Rollerblade USA Recalls Inline Skates

Rollerblade USA is recalling about 29,000 pairs of Spark and Spitfire inline skates.

The frame mounting bolts and wheel axle bolts can be loose on new skates. Loose wheels or frames on the skates can cause the rider to fall, posing a risk of injury.

Rollerblade USA has received 31 reports of loose bolts, including one report of a fall resulting in minor injuries that required medical attention.

This recall involves the following models of inline skates purchased since September 2009.

• Spark Pro, Men's (SKU# 00792200816), Black
• Spark Pro, Women's (SKU# 007923007E2), Anthracite (Grey)
• Spark 80, Men's (SKU# 00702800956), Black
• Spark 80, Women's (SKU# 007029009A6), Anthracite (Grey)
• Spitfire, Boy's (SKU# 00705500741), Black
• Spitfire, Girl's (SKU# 007056007Y8), Silver
• Spitfire S, Boy's (SKU# 00705700956), Black
• Spitfire S, Girl's (SKU# 007058009A7), Anthracite (Grey)
• Spitfire LX, (SKU# 00705000955), Silver

The skates were sold by sporting goods stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2009 through July 2010 for between $80 and $160. They were made in Thailand, Vietnam and China.

Consumers should immediately inspect all wheel-axle and frame-mounting bolts to ensure that they are properly tightened. Rollerblade USA recommends regular inspection and tightening of bolts. After wheel-axle and frame mounting bolts are inspected and tightened if needed, products are acceptable for sale & use. Video instructions on bolt tightening and maintenance are available at www.rollerblade.com

For additional information, contact Rollerblade USA at (800) 232-7655 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website atwww.rollerblade.com