CPSC recall 14-113, announced February 25, 2014, covers Rollerblade® Tempest Inline Skates (about 11,800 units). The mounting holes in the boot and frame can be misaligned causing the boot to separate from the frame and posing a fall hazard. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 232-7655, go to www.rollerblade.com, or email RCS@Rollerblade.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
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.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
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. The recalled models and their SKUs are: Model Number Colors SKU Number Men's 90 Black/White with blue and yellow highlights 07010400835 90 Black/Gray with blue highlights 07201400481 90 Black/Silver with red highlights 07302200741 100 Black/White with red highlights 07010200741 100 Black/Gray with yellow highlights 07201200138 100 Black/White with red highlights 07301800816 110 Black/White with orange highlights 070100009F2 110 Black/White with orange highlights 072010009F2 110 Black with yellow highlights 07301600T83 Women's 90 White/Black with pink highlights 07010500653 90 White/Black with purple highlights 072015009E2 90 Silver with black and green highlights 073023007C1 100 Silver/White with black highlights 07010300863 100 White with black and red highlights 07201300748 100 Black/Silver with purple highlights 07301900N41
Why it was recalled
The mounting holes in the boot and frame can be misaligned causing the boot to separate from the frame and posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rollerblade
- Recall number
- 14-113
- Units
- About 11,800 pairs
- Manufactured in
- Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Rollerblade USA LLC, of West Lebanon, N.H.
Rollerblade® Tempest Inline Skates
CPSC product type: Skates
Recall contact information
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 RCS@Rollerblade.com for more information.
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