VO2 S inline skates
CPSC Recall #19-168 — July 16, 2019
Product
VO2 S inline skates
Description
This recall involves the following K2 Sports skate models. K2 is printed on the toe and wheels of the skates and the model name is printed on the label found on the tongue of the skate as well as the Velcro ankle strap. The Item Number can be found on the product ID sticker on the skate packaging and is the first ten numbers of the thirteen digit product code (PROD CODE). Item Number(PROD CODE)Model Name ColorI190201101VO2 S 90 PRO MBlack/Steel/RedI190201201VO2 S 90 PRO WBlack/BlueI190201301VO2 S 100 PRO MBlack/YellowI190201401VO2 S 100 X PRO W (Hi Lo)Black /PurpleI190201501VO2 S 100 BOARed/White
Hazard
The skate axle can become loose or a portion of the axle can sheer off during use resulting in a wheel separating from the skate’s frame, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
K2 Sports has received four reports of loose axle hardware. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skates and contact K2 Sports or the store where purchased to return the skates for a free repair. K2 Sports is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 2,700 pairs of skates (in addition, about 740 pairs were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Specialty stores nationwide and online at www.k2sports.com from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $280 and $300.
Importer
K2 Sports LLC, of Seattle, Wash.
Manufactured In
Thailand