November 3, 2004
adidas America is recalling its Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes. A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.
adidas America has received two reports of injuries involving these shoes, including one sprained ankle and one strained Achilles tendon.
The adidas Pro Team and Superstar Ultra basketball shoes come in various color combinations. The recalled shoes have a six-digit article number on the inside part of the shoe tongue. A complete list of the article numbers of the shoes involved in the recall can be found at www.adidas.com/recall or by calling the firms recall hotline.
The shoes were sold at adidas stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores nationwide, and at thestore.adidas.com. The Superstar Ultra shoes were sold between January 2004 and October 2004 for about $120. The Pro Team shoes were sold between July 2004 and October 2004 for about $80.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.
For more information, call adidas America toll-free at (877) 568-4632 anytime, or visit the adidas America Web site at www.adidas.com/recall
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
