"Bullet" Speed Skates
CPSC Recall #02-551 — August 6, 2002
Product
"Bullet" Speed Skates
Description
PRODUCT: Skates -National Sporting Goods Corporation of Passaic, N.J. is voluntarily recalling about 3,600 men's and women's 100 Series Bullet speed skates. The recalled skates are model numbers 809-0205 and 809-0256, black or white, with the word "Bullet" written on the side. The skates were sold through the JCPenney website and its Christmas and Spring/Summer catalogs between November 2001 and February 2002. They were manufactured in China.PROBLEM: The wheel and axle assemble may break off during skating, resulting in injury to the skater.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: National Sporting Goods and JCPenney have received one report of a twisted ankle and several reports of wheels breaking off.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the skates immediately and return them to the nearest JCPenney catalog desk for a free replacement. For more information, consumers may also call the JCPenney customer service at (888) 333- 6063, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day or visit the website at www.jcpenney.com. Consumers may also contact National Sporting Goods customer service at (800) 242-7476 or via e-mail at [email protected].
Hazard
The wheel and axle assemble may break off during skating, resulting in injury to the skater.
Incidents / Injuries
National Sporting Goods and JCPenney have received one report of a twisted ankle and several reports of wheels breaking off.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the skates immediately and return them to the nearest JCPenney catalog desk for a free replacement.
Units Affected
About 3,600
Sold At
The skates were sold through the JCPenney website and its Christmas and Spring/Summer catalogs between November 2001 and February 2002.
Manufactured In
China