Product: Orangatang Skateboard Wheels
Distributor:Loaded Boards Inc., of Beverly Hills, CA
Recall: June 23, 2009. Loaded Boards has recalled approximately 1,200 sets of skateboard wheels because the wheels' core can shear and blow out, causing the wheel to separate from the skateboard's truck axle and bearings, posing a serious risk to the rider. There have been at least 10 reports of the wheels separating but no injuries.
The recall involves Orangatang 'In-Heat' skateboard wheels that were sold in two styles: 75mm/purple (83a) durometer and 75mm/orange (80a) durometer. The words 'Orangatang' and 'In Heat' and the size and durometer are printed on the sidewall of the wheel. The wheels were sold in sets of four at authorized Loaded Boards/Orangatang Wheels dealers nationwide. The purple wheels were sold between 2/27/09 and 4/28/09, and the orange wheels were sold between 3/14/09 and 4/28/09.
What to do: Stop using the recalled wheels and contact Loaded Boards or authorized dealer for a free replacement.
Contact: Loaded Boards Inc. toll-free at (877) 855-0708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, online at www.loadedboards.com or Email Loaded Boards
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