Rollerblade USA Recalls Youth In-Line Skates Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 23185 · announced April 20, 2023 · Tecnica Group Usa Corporation, D/b/a Rollerblade · 13,400 units affected
The product
This recall involves Rollerblade Fury Black/White and Fury G Black/Pink youth inline skates. The skates were sold in three adjustable sizes, with ranges of 12J-2, 2-6 and 5-8. "Rollerblade" is printed on the frame of the skate, on the wheels and on the power strap. SKU number FURY B BKWH 07067000787 or FURY G BKPK 070671007Y9 is printed on the skate tongue label. This recall also includes the Fury brake support which was distributed as a service part.
The hazard
The brake support for the rear brake of the inline skates can fracture or separate, which can reduce user stability, increasing the risk of a fall.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skates and contact Rollerblade USA to receive a free replacement brake support. Rollerblade USA is contacting known purchasers directly, including schools and rental facilities. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Rollerblade has identified 11 reports of brake supports fracturing or breaking off of the skates. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Inline Warehouse, Paragon Athletic Goods, REI other sporting goods stores and Rollerblade Fury Inline Skate dealers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.dickssportinggoods.com, www.inlinewarehouse.com and www.rollerblade.com from May 2020 through March 2023 for about $150. A variant of the skate (with gray, non-marking brake pads) was sold for indoor institutional use directly to schools and rental facilities.
Consumer contact: Rollerblade USA toll-free at 866-734-5708 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at ConsumerServicesUSA@rollerblade.com or online at https://www.rollerblade.com/usa/en/fury-recall or www.rollerblade.com and click on "Fury Product Recall" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.