Rollerblade USA Recalls Youth In-Line Skates Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 23185 · Apr 20, 2023 · Rollerblade USA
13,400
units affected
13,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23185
- Date
- Apr 20, 2023
- Company
- Rollerblade USA
- Units affected
- 13,400
- Product
- Rollerblade® Fury Inline Skates and Rollerblade® Fury brake supports
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Rollerblade Fury Black/White and Fury G Black/Pink youth inline skates. The skates were sold in three adjustable sizes, with ranges of 12J-2, 2-6 and 5-8. "Rollerblade" is printed on the frame of the skate, on the wheels and on the power strap. SKU number FURY B BKWH 07067000787 or FURY G BKPK 070671007Y9 is printed on the skate tongue label. This recall also includes the Fury brake support which was distributed as a service part.
What can happen
The brake support for the rear brake of the inline skates can fracture or separate, which can reduce user stability, increasing the risk of a fall.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skates and contact Rollerblade USA to receive a free replacement brake support. Rollerblade USA is contacting known purchasers directly, including schools and rental facilities.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Rollerblade has identified 11 reports of brake supports fracturing or breaking off of the skates. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Inline Warehouse, Paragon Athletic Goods, REI other sporting goods stores and Rollerblade Fury Inline Skate dealers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.dickssportinggoods.com, www.inlinewarehouse.com and www.rollerblade.com from May 2020 through March 2023 for about $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rollerblade® fury inline skates and rollerblade® fury brake supports?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skates and contact Rollerblade USA to receive a free replacement brake support. Rollerblade USA is contacting known purchasers directly, including schools and rental facilities.
What is the hazard?
The brake support for the rear brake of the inline skates can fracture or separate, which can reduce user stability, increasing the risk of a fall.
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.