National Sporting Goods Announce Recall of Speed Skates
PRODUCT: Skates -National Sporting Goods Corporation of Passaic, N.J. is
voluntarily recalling about 3,600 men's and women's 100 Series Bullet speed
skates. The recalled skates are model numbers 809-0205 and 809-0256, black or
white, with the word "Bullet" written on the side. The skates were sold through
the JCPenney web site and its Christmas and Spring/Summer catalogs between
November 2001 and February 2002. They were manufactured in China.
PROBLEM: The wheel and axle assemble may break off during skating, resulting in
injury to the skater.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: National Sporting Goods and JCPenney have received one
report of a twisted ankle and several reports of wheels breaking off.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the skates immediately and return them
to the nearest JCPenney catalog desk for a free replacement. For more
information, consumers may also call the JCPenney customer service at (888) 333-
6063, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Consumers may also contact National Sporting Goods customer service at (800)
242-7476 or via e-mail at skater@chicagoskates.com
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