K2 Sports Recalls Inline Skates Due to Fall Hazard

VO2 S inline skates

Date of Recall

2019-07-16

CPSC Release Number

19-168

Manufactured In

Thailand

Units

About 2,700 pairs of skates (in addition, about 740 pairs were sold in Canada)

Importer

K2 Sports LLC, of Seattle, Wash.

Sold By

Specialty stores nationwide and online at www.k2sports.com from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $280 and $300.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

K2 Sports has received four reports of loose axle hardware. No injuries have been reported.

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	Color
I190201101	VO2 S 90 PRO M	Black/Steel/Red
I190201201	VO2 S 90 PRO W	Black/Blue
I190201301	VO2 S 100 PRO M	Black/Yellow
I190201401	VO2 S 100 X PRO W (Hi Lo)	Black /Purple
I190201501	VO2 S 100 BOA	Red/White

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

K2 Sports toll-free at 866-734-5746 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.k2skates.com and click on "Safety Alert Regarding the VO2 S Skate"  for more information.

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