CPSC recall 02-551, announced August 7, 2002, covers National Sporting Goods Bullet Speed Skates (about 3,600 units). The wheel and axle assemble may break off during skating, resulting in injury to the skater. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the skates immediately and return them to the nearest JCPenney catalog desk for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 242-7476, go to www.jcpenney.com, or email skater@chicagoskates.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled skates are model numbers 809-0205 and 809-0256, black or white, with the word "Bullet" written on the side. They were manufactured in China.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The wheel and axle assemble may break off during skating, resulting in injury to the skater.
Incidents and injuries
National Sporting Goods and JCPenney have received one report of a twisted ankle and several reports of wheels breaking off.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the skates immediately and return them to the nearest JCPenney catalog desk for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- National Sporting Goods
- Recall number
- 02-551
- Units
- About 3,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The skates were sold through the JCPenney web site and its Christmas and Spring/Summer catalogs between November 2001 and February 2002.
- Importer
- National Sporting Goods Corporation, of Passaic, N.J.
Bullet Speed Skates
CPSC product type: Skates
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers may call the JCPenney customer service at (888) 333- 6063, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day or visit the website at www.jcpenney.com. Consumers may also contact National Sporting Goods customer service at (800) 242-7476 or via e-mail at skater@chicagoskates.com
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