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Tecnica Group Canada recalls Rollerblade Tempest Inline Skates
- Starting date:
- February 25, 2014
- Posting date:
- February 25, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fall Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-38073
Affected products
Rollerblade® Tempest inline skates
Product description
This recall invovles Rollerblade® brand, Tempest series inline skates for men and women. The inline skates include models 110, 100 and 90 and come in various colours. The name “Rollerblade” is printed across the cuff buckle and on the tongue of the skate boot. The recalled inline skates can also be identified by a production date code (stamped under the foot bed) of December 31, 2013 and before.
| Year | Series | Model | Colour | SKU | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TEMPEST | 110 | Orange | 070100009F2 | 110 mm |
| 2011 | TEMPEST | 100 | Black | 07010200741 | 100 mm |
| 2011 | TEMPEST | 90 | Silver | 07010400835 | 90 mm |
| 2012 | TEMPEST | 110 | Orange | 072010009F2 | 110 mm |
| 2012 | TEMPEST | 100 | Anthracite | 0720100138 | 100 mm |
| 2012 | TEMPEST | 90 | Anthracite | 07201400481 | 90 mm |
| 2013 | TEMPEST | 110 | Black | 07301600T83 | 110 mm |
| 2013 | TEMPEST | 100 | Black | 07301800816 | 100 mm |
| 2013 | TEMPEST | 90 | Black | 07302200741 | 90 mm |
| 2011 | TEMPESTW | 100 | Silver | 07010300863 | 100 mm |
| 2011 | TEMPESTW | 90 | Silver | 07010500653 | 90 mm |
| 2013 | TEMPESTW | 100 | White | 07201300748 | 100 mm |
| 2012 | TEMPESTW | 90 | White | 072015009E2 | 90 mm |
| 2013 | TEMPESTW | 100 | Black | 07301900N41 | 100 mm |
| 2013 | TEMPESTW | 90 | Silver | 073023007C1 | 90 mm |
Inline skates that are not subject to this recall will have a black frame mounting bolt instead of chrome.
Hazard identified
The mounting holes in the boot and frame can be misaligned, causing the boot to separate from the frame and posing a fall hazard.
Neither Tecnica Group Canada nor Health Canada has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these inline skates.
Number sold
Approximately 2,940 of the recalled inline skates were sold throughout Canada by various retailers.
Time period sold
The recalled inline skates were sold between January 2011 and December 2013.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Thailand.
Companies
- Distributor
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Technica Group Canada
St-Laurent
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the affected Tempest inline skates immediately and return them to Tecnica Group Canada free of charge for a free inspection and replacement.
For more information, consumers can contact Tecnica Group Canada's customer service by telephone at 1-800-361-9090 or by email. Consumers can also visit the Rollerblade Canada website and view the Safety Information notice with instructions to consumers on how to participate in the voluntary recall.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.