Product Recall Number: 05-034
Why was adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes recalled?
A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.
Product Recall Number: 05-034
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-11-02
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore. is voluntarily recalling about 187,000 pairs of Basketball Shoes. A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.Name of product: adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team ShoesUnits: About 187,000 pairsManufacturer: adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore.Hazard: A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.Incidents/Injuries: adidas America has received two reports of injuries involving these shoes, including one sprained ankle and one strained Achilles tendon.Description: The adidas Pro Team and Superstar Ultra basketball shoes come in various color combinations. The recalled shoes have a six-digit article number on the inside part of the shoe tongue. A complete list of the article numbers of the shoes involved in the recall can be found at www.adidas.com/recall or by calling the firm's recall hotline.Sold at: adidas stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores nationwide, and at thestore.adidas.com. The Superstar Ultra shoes were sold between January 2004 and October 2004 for about $120. The Pro Team shoes were sold between July 2004 and October 2004 for about $80.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.Consumer Contact: For more information, call adidas America toll-free at (877) 568-4632 anytime, or visit the adidas America website at www.adidas.com.
Hazard Description: A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 187,000 pairs
Incidents: adidas America has received two reports of injuries involving these shoes, including one sprained ankle and one strained Achilles tendon.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.
Sold At: adidas stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores nationwide, and at thestore.adidas.com. The Superstar Ultra shoes were sold between January 2004 and October 2004 for about $120. The Pro Team shoes were sold between July 2004 and October 2004 for about $80.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed