Rollerblade USA Recalls Youth In-Line Skates Due to Fall Hazard

Rollerblade® Fury Inline Skates and Rollerblade® Fury brake supports

Date of Recall

2023-04-20

CPSC Release Number

23-185

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 13,400

Importer

Tecnica Group USA Corporation, d/b/a Rollerblade USA, of West Lebanon, New Hampshire

Sold By

Inline Warehouse, Paragon Athletic Goods, REI other sporting goods stores and Rollerblade Fury Inline Skate dealers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.dickssportinggoods.com, www.inlinewarehouse.com and www.rollerblade.com from May 2020 through March 2023 for about $150. A variant of the skate (with gray, non-marking brake pads) was sold for indoor institutional use directly to schools and rental facilities.

Problem/Hazard

The brake support for the rear brake of the inline skates can fracture or separate, which can reduce user stability, increasing the risk of a fall.

Injuries/Incidents

Rollerblade has identified 11 reports of brake supports fracturing or breaking off of the skates. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Rollerblade Fury Black/White and Fury G Black/Pink youth inline skates. The skates were sold in three adjustable sizes, with ranges of 12J-2, 2-6 and 5-8. "Rollerblade" is printed on the frame of the skate, on the wheels and on the power strap. SKU number FURY B BKWH 07067000787 or FURY G BKPK 070671007Y9 is printed on the skate tongue label. This recall also includes the Fury brake support which was distributed as a service part.

Remedy

Repair

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