Product Recall Number: 19-168
Why was VO2 S inline skates recalled?
The skate axle can become loose or a portion of the axle can sheer off during use resulting in a wheel separating from the skate’s frame, posing a fall hazard.
Product Recall Number: 19-168
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-07-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: VO2 S inline skates
Description: This recall involves the following K2 Sports skate models. K2 is printed on the toe and wheels of the skates and the model name is printed on the label found on the tongue of the skate as well as the Velcro ankle strap. The Item Number can be found on the product ID sticker on the skate packaging and is the first ten numbers of the thirteen digit product code (PROD CODE). Item Number (PROD CODE) Model Name Color I190201101 VO2 S 90 PRO M Black/Steel/Red I190201201 VO2 S 90 PRO W Black/Blue I190201301 VO2 S 100 PRO M Black/Yellow I190201401 VO2 S 100 X PRO W (Hi Lo) Black /Purple I190201501 VO2 S 100 BOA Red/White
Hazard Description: The skate axle can become loose or a portion of the axle can sheer off during use resulting in a wheel separating from the skate’s frame, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 2,700 pairs of skates (in addition, about 740 pairs were sold in Canada)
Incidents: K2 Sports has received four reports of loose axle hardware. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skates and contact K2 Sports or the store where purchased to return the skates for a free repair. K2 Sports is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold At: Specialty stores nationwide and online at www.k2sports.com from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $280 and $300.
Importers: K2 Sports LLC, of Seattle, Wash.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Thailand
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed