Rollerblade USA Recalls Tempest Inline Skates Due to Fall Hazard

Rollerblade® Tempest Inline Skates

Date of Recall

2014-02-25

CPSC Release Number

14-113

Manufactured In

Thailand

Units

About 11,800 pair

Manufacturer

Rollerblade USA LLC, of West Lebanon, N.H. 

Importer

Rollerblade USA LLC, of West Lebanon, N.H. 

Sold By

Blades, Paragon, Peter Glenn, Play it Again, Summit Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, InlineWarehouse.com and REI.com from December 2010 through January 2014 for between $350 and $450. 

Problem/Hazard

The mounting holes in the boot and frame can be misaligned causing the boot to separate from the frame and posing a fall hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

The recalled Tempest skates are high performance training or racing skates sold in a variety of color combinations. They contain silver frame mounting bolts that attach a boot to an aluminum frame that holds four wheels. The brand name "Rollerblade" appears in several locations on each skate. The model name "Tempest" appears on the back of the cuff and the model number appears on the side of the heel of each skate.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the skates and contact Rollerblade USA for a free inspection and free replacement if the mounting holes on their skates are misaligned.

Consumer Contact

Rollerblade USA at (800) 232-7655 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.rollerblade.com and click on "Product Recall," on the lower left, or by email at [email protected] for more information.

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