LandRoller Inc. Recalls to Repair Roller Skates
Recall 06132 · Apr 5, 2006 · LandRoller Inc.
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06132
- Date
- Apr 5, 2006
- Company
- LandRoller Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- LandRoller "Terra 9" Roller Skates
- Product type
- Skates
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
LandRoller skates have two oversized wheels on each skate that are angled inward, which is designed to help the user keep balanced on cracked pavement and uneven surfaces. The recalled LandRoller brand skates are the "Terra 9" model manufactured between July 2005 and December 2005. The date of manufacture can be determined from the serial number, which is written on a white sticker attached to the upper inside of the right boot's plastic ankle cuff. Serial numbers beginning with "L050" are included in the recall. The brand name is on the skate's tongue and model is on the skate's rear heel area. Women's skates are purple and gray and sold in sizes 6 through 11. Men's skates are blue and black and sold in sizes 5 through 12.
What can happen
The wheels on these roller skates can detach and the brakes can fail. Either one of these hazards can cause the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LandRoller roller skates. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- LandRoller Inc. has received nine reports of wheel separation. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers from July 2005 through February 2006 for about $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled landroller "terra 9" roller skates?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LandRoller roller skates. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
What is the hazard?
The wheels on these roller skates can detach and the brakes can fail. Either one of these hazards can cause the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.