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CPSC, K2 Corp. Announce Recall of In-Line Skates

U.S. CPSCFallsJan 24, 2000
Recalled "FLIGHT ALX" brand in-line skates
Recalled "FLIGHT ALX" brand in-line skates
ID tag, located on the tongue of recalled skates
ID tag, located on the tongue of recalled skates
Manufacturing date, stamped on the heel of recalled skates
Manufacturing date, stamped on the heel of recalled skates

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

Hazard

The skate's plastic brake mount could crack and fail, causing the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these skates immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for free replacement skates.

Incidents & injuries

There have been no incidents or injuries reported with these skates. This recall is being conducted to prevent injury.

Product description

The recalled skates are the "FLIGHT ALX" brand with model number S00161 or S00162, manufactured before November 20, 1999. The brand name and model number are on the skate's tongue. The manufacturing date is stamped in the heel of the skate, on the footbed. It is written as the year, month and day (for example, 19991002 is October 2, 1999). Women's skates are maroon and silver in sizes 4 through 11. Men's skates are gray and orange in sizes 5 through 14.

Sold on

Sporting goods stores nationwide sold the skates from August 1999 through November 1999 for about $200.

Contact the company

For more information, call K2 Corp. at (800) 426-1617 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Consumers also can access the company's website at http://www.K2skates.com/flight_recall.htm

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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