Rollerblade USA Recalls to Repair Inline Skates Due to Risk of Injury

Washington, DC: Rollerblade USA is recalling about 29,000 pairs of Spark and Spitfire Inline Skates because the frame mounting bolts and wheel axle bolts can be loose on new skates. Loose wheels or frames on the skates can cause the rider to fall, posing a risk of injury.

Rollerblade USA has received 31 reports of loose bolts, including one report of a fall resulting in minor injuries that required medical attention.

This recall involves the following models of inline skates purchased since September 2009:

Spark Pro, Men's (SKU# 00792200816), Black
Spark Pro, Women's (SKU# 007923007E2), Anthracite (Grey)
Spark 80, Men's (SKU# 00702800956), Black
Spark 80, Women's (SKU# 007029009A6), Anthracite (Grey)
Spitfire, Boy's (SKU# 00705500741), Black
Spitfire, Girl's (SKU# 007056007Y8), Silver
Spitfire S, Boy's (SKU# 00705700956), Black
Spitfire S, Girl's (SKU# 007058009A7), Anthracite (Grey)
Spitfire LX, (SKU# 00705000955), Silver

The skates were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2009 through July 2010 for between $80 and $160.

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Published on Nov-9-10