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CPSC, adidas America Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Shoes

U.S. CPSCInjuriesNov 3, 2004
Recalled adidas basketball shoes
Recalled adidas basketball shoes

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.

Incidents & injuries

adidas America has received two reports of injuries involving these shoes, including one sprained ankle and one strained Achilles tendon.

Product description

The adidas Pro Team and Superstar Ultra basketball shoes come in various color combinations. The recalled shoes have a six-digit article number on the inside part of the shoe tongue. A complete list of the article numbers of the shoes involved in the recall can be found at www.adidas.com/recall or by calling the firm's recall hotline.

Sold on

adidas stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores nationwide, and at thestore.adidas.com. The Superstar Ultra shoes were sold between January 2004 and October 2004 for about $120. The Pro Team shoes were sold between July 2004 and October 2004 for about $80.

Contact the company

For more information, call adidas America toll-free at (877) 568-4632 anytime, or visit the adidas America website at www.adidas.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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