CPSC recall 00-057, announced January 24, 2000, covers K2 FLIGHT ALX brand in-line skates (about 12,000 units). The skate's plastic brake mount could crack and fail, causing the skater to fall and suffer serious injury. Consumers should stop using these skates immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for free replacement skates. Recall contact: call (800) 426-1617, or go to www.K2skates.com/flight_recall.htm.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The recalled skates are the "FLIGHT ALX" brand with model number S00161 or S00162, manufactured before November 20, 1999.
Which products are included?
The recalled skates are the "FLIGHT ALX" brand with model number S00161 or S00162, manufactured before November 20, 1999. The brand name and model number are on the skate's tongue. The manufacturing date is stamped in the heel of the skate, on the footbed. It is written as the year, month and day (for example, 19991002 is October 2, 1999). Women's skates are maroon and silver in sizes 4 through 11. Men's skates are gray and orange in sizes 5 through 14.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The skate's plastic brake mount could crack and fail, causing the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.
Incidents and injuries
There have been no incidents or injuries reported with these skates. This recall is being conducted to prevent injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these skates immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for free replacement skates.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- K2
- Recall number
- 00-057
- Units
- About 12,000
- Manufactured in
- South Korea
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods stores nationwide sold the skates from August 1999 through November 1999 for about $200.
- Importer
- K2 Corp., of Vashon, Wash.
FLIGHT ALX brand in-line skates
CPSC product type: Skates
Recall contact information
For more information, call K2 Corp. at (800) 426-1617 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Consumers also can access the company's website at http://www.K2skates.com/flight_recall.htm
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