Skateboard Ramp

Date

Nov. 7, 2002

Importer

Gen-X Sports Inc., of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

CPSC title

CPSC, Gen-X Sports Incorporated Announce Recall of Skateboard Ramp

Products

Skateboard Ramp

Description

The recalled ramps include the Rage SSD (model 310937) and Skate Attack SSD (model 312912). The ramps are black and have a sticker with the Rage or Skate Attack logo and name on each side. The four peg holes, used to anchor the ramp, are located on the underside of the ramp in each corner. The ramps are 39 inches long, 28 inches wide and as high as 12 inches.

Hazard

The ramps can crack, causing users to fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these ramps immediately and contact Gen-X to receive a refund.

Units

About 88,000

Injuries reported

Gen-X Sports has received one report of the ramp cracking. The user, who was riding a scooter at the time of the incident, fell and broke his collarbone.

Sold at

Discount department and sports stores sold the ramps nationwide, from March 2002 through September 2002, for between $20 and $40.

Consumer contact

For more information on returning the ramps, consumers can contact Gen-X toll-free at (866) 846-4369 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's web site at www.genxsportsinc.com

Recall number

03031

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.