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LandRoller Inc. Recalls to Repair Roller SkatesDate: 4/6/2006
Reason: The wheels on these roller skates can detach and the brakes can fail. Either one of these hazards can cause the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.
Distribution: Sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 923-5500 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: LandRoller 'Terra 9' Roller Skates Units: About 1,400 pairs Manufacturer: LandRoller Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif. Hazard: The wheels on these roller skates can detach and the brakes can fail. Either one of these hazards can cause the skater to fall and suffer serious injury. Incidents/Injuries: LandRoller Inc. has received nine reports of wheel separation. No injuries have been reported. Description: LandRoller skates have two oversized wheels on each skate that are angled inward, which is designed to help the user keep balanced on cracked pavement and uneven surfaces. The recalled LandRoller brand skates are the "Terra 9" model manufactured between July 2005 and December 2005. The date of manufacture can be determined from the serial number, which is written on a white sticker attached to the upper inside of the right boot's plastic ankle cuff. Serial numbers beginning with "L050" are included in the recall. The brand name is on the skate's tongue and model is on the skate's rear heel area. Women's skates are purple and gray and sold in sizes 6 through 11. Men's skates are blue and black and sold in sizes 5 through 12. Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers from July 2005 through February 2006 for about $250. Manufactured in: Thailand Remedy: Consumers should stop using these skates immediately and contact LandRoller to receive a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For more information, call LandRoller Inc. toll-free at (877) 923-5500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the company at recall@landroller.com - To receive the free repair kit, consumers should access the company's Web site at http://www.landroller.com/terra9_recall Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 8/7/2008 Reason: The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: The stuffed toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The wooden crib slats and spindles can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: Lead is present in the pigments of some synthetic turf products to give the turf its various colors. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/10/2008 Reason: Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/16/2008 Reason: The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round. Distribution: Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100 |
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