CPSC, adidas America Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Shoes
CPSC recall 05034 · announced November 3, 2004 · Adidas America · 187,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): adidas America has received two reports of injuries involving these shoes, including one sprained ankle and one strained Achilles tendon.
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.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.