LandRoller "Terra 9" Roller Skates
CPSC Recall #06-132 — April 4, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-132 |
| Recall Date | April 4, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Units Affected | About 1,400 pairs |
| Manufacturer | LandRoller Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | Thailand |
Where It Was Sold
| Sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers from July 2005 through February 2006 for about $250. |
Product
LandRoller "Terra 9" Roller Skates
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LandRoller Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 pairs of LandRoller "Terra 9" Roller Skates. The wheels on these roller skates can detach and the brakes can fail. Either one of these hazards can cause the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.Name of Product: LandRoller "Terra 9" Roller SkatesUnits: About 1,400 pairsManufacturer: LandRoller Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif.Hazard: The wheels on these roller skates can detach and the brakes can fail. Either one of these hazards can cause the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.Incidents/Injuries: LandRoller Inc. has received nine reports of wheel separation. No injuries have been reported.Description: LandRoller skates have two oversized wheels on each skate that are angled inward, which is designed to help the user keep balanced on cracked pavement and uneven surfaces. The recalled LandRoller brand skates are the "Terra 9" model manufactured between July 2005 and December 2005. The date of manufacture can be determined from the serial number, which is written on a white sticker attached to the upper inside of the right boot's plastic ankle cuff. Serial numbers beginning with "L050" are included in the recall. The brand name is on the skate's tongue and model is on the skate's rear heel area. Women's skates are purple and gray and sold in sizes 6 through 11. Men's skates are blue and black and sold in sizes 5 through 12.Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers from July 2005 through February 2006 for about $250.Manufactured in: ThailandRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LandRoller roller skates. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
Hazard
The wheels on these roller skates can detach and the brakes can fail. Either one of these hazards can cause the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.
Incidents & Injuries
LandRoller Inc. has received nine reports of wheel separation. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LandRoller roller skates. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, No Remedy Available at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Dispose, No Remedy Available) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.