CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The skate axle can become loose or a portion of the axle can sheer off during use resulting in a wheel separating from the skate's frame, posing a fall hazard.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/70293r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 16, 2019

K2 Sports Recalls Inline Skates Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves the following K2 Sports skate models. K2 is printed on the toe and wheels of the skates and the model name is printed on the label found on the tongue of the skate as well as the Velcro ankle strap. The Item Number can be found on the product ID sticker on the skate packaging and is the first ten numbers of the thirteen digit product code (PROD CODE). Item Number (PROD CODE) Model Name Color I190201101 VO2 S 90 PRO M Black/Steel/Red I190201201 VO2 S 90 PRO W Black/Blue I190201301 VO2 S 100 PRO M Black/Yellow I190201401 VO2 S 100 X PRO W (Hi Lo) Black /Purple I190201501 VO2 S 100 BOA Red/White

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skates and contact K2 Sports or the store where purchased to return the skates for a free repair. K2 Sports is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact Information

K2 Sports toll-free at 866-734-5746 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email k2vo2s@k2sports.com or online at www.k2skates.com and click on “Safety Alert Regarding the VO2 S Skate” for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Specialty stores nationwide and online at www.k2sports.com from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $280 and $300.
Injuries
K2 Sports has received four reports of loose axle hardware. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
19168

Product Information

Product Name
VO2 S inline skates
Number of Units
About 2,700 pairs of skates (in addition, about 740 pairs were sold in Canada)
Imported By
K2 Sports LLC, of Seattle, Wash.
Manufactured In
Thailand

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 866-734-5746
Full Contact Information

K2 Sports toll-free at 866-734-5746 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email k2vo2s@k2sports.com or online at www.k2skates.com and click on “Safety Alert Regarding the VO2 S Skate” for more information.