adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes
CPSC Recall #05-034 — November 2, 2004
Product
adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore. is voluntarily recalling about 187,000 pairs of Basketball Shoes. A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.Name of product: adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team ShoesUnits: About 187,000 pairsManufacturer: adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore.Hazard: A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.Incidents/Injuries: adidas America has received two reports of injuries involving these shoes, including one sprained ankle and one strained Achilles tendon.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 at: 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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.Consumer Contact: For more information, call adidas America toll-free at (877) 568-4632 anytime, or visit the adidas America website at www.adidas.com.
Hazard
A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.
Incidents / Injuries
adidas America has received two reports of injuries involving these shoes, including one sprained ankle and one strained Achilles tendon.
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.
Units Affected
About 187,000 pairs
Sold At
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.
Manufacturer
adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Manufactured In
China