K2 Sports LLC 2019-07-16 Other moderate CPSC
Other · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-19168
VO2 S inline skates Recall
Issued July 16, 2019 · K2 Sports LLC · 2,700,740 units affected
In July 2019, K2 Sports LLC recalled the VO2 S inline skates, a moderate other recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using VO2 S inline skates only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact K2 Sports LLC to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- K2 Sports LLC
- Category
- Other
- Recall date
- July 16, 2019
- Units affected
- 2,700,740
- Sold at
- Specialty stores nationwide and online at www.k2sports.com from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $280 and $300.
- Recall number
- CPSC-19168
- Made in
- Thailand
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- K2 Sports LLC has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 315 Other recalls in our database.
- 2,700,740 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 49 US households.
- This is the 39th Other recall we've logged in 2019.