adidas America Inc. Recall of Basketball Shoes

adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes

Date of Recall
2004-11-03

CPSC Release Number
05-034

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(877) 568-4632

Units
About 187,000 pairs

Manufacturer
adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore.

Sold By
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.

Problem/Hazard
A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.

Injuries/Incidents
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.

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.

Consumer Contact
For more information, call adidas America toll-free at (877) 568-4632 anytime, or visit the adidas America Web site at www.adidas.com/recall

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