VO2 S inline skates
CPSC Recall #19-168 — July 16, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 19-168 |
| Recall Date | July 16, 2019 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 2,700 pairs of skates (in addition, about 740 pairs were sold in Canada) |
| Importer | K2 Sports LLC, of Seattle, Wash. |
| Manufactured In | Thailand |
Where It Was Sold
| Specialty stores nationwide and online at www.k2sports.com from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $280 and $300. |
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 Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair 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 (Repair) 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.