National Sporting Goods Announce Recall of Speed Skates
What was recalled
The recalled skates are model numbers 809-0205 and 809-0256, black or white, with the word "Bullet" written on the side. They were manufactured in China.
Hazard
The wheel and axle assemble may break off during skating, resulting in injury to the skater.
Injuries
National Sporting Goods and JCPenney have received one report of a twisted ankle and several reports of wheels breaking off.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- The skates were sold through the JCPenney web site and its Christmas and Spring/Summer catalogs between November 2001 and February 2002.
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