Reported Jul 16, 2019
K2 Sports Recalls Inline Skates Due to Fall Hazard
K2 Sports LLC of Seattle, Wash.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: K2 Sports toll-free at 866-734-5746 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email k2vo2s@k2sports.com or online at www.k2skates.com and click on “Safety Alert Regarding the VO2 S Skate” for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- VO2 S inline skates
- Amount recalled
- About 2,700 pairs of skates (in addition, about 740 pairs were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Specialty stores nationwide and online at www.k2sports.com from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $280 and $300..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: K2 Sports has received four reports of loose axle hardware. No injuries have been reported.
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