Safety regulator, Gen-X Sports Incorporated Announce Recall of Skateboard Ramp
Recall 03031 · Nov 7, 2002 · Gen-X Sports Inc.
88,000
units affected
88,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03031
- Date
- Nov 7, 2002
- Company
- Gen-X Sports Inc.
- Units affected
- 88,000
- Product
- Skateboard Ramp
- Product type
- Skateboards & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled ramps include the Rage SSD (model 310937) and Skate Attack SSD (model 312912). The ramps are black and have a sticker with the Rage or Skate Attack logo and name on each side. The four peg holes, used to anchor the ramp, are located on the underside of the ramp in each corner. The ramps are 39 inches long, 28 inches wide and as high as 12 inches.
What can happen
The ramps can crack, causing users to fall and suffer injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ramps immediately and contact Gen-X to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Gen-X Sports has received one report of the ramp cracking. The user, who was riding a scooter at the time of the incident, fell and broke his collarbone.
- Sold at
- Discount department and sports stores sold the ramps nationwide, from March 2002 through September 2002, for between $20 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled skateboard ramp?
Consumers should stop using these ramps immediately and contact Gen-X to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The ramps can crack, causing users to fall and suffer injuries.
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.