CPSC, adidas America Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Shoes
The hazard
A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.
Incidents reported: adidas America has received two reports of injuries involving these shoes, including one sprained ankle and one strained Achilles tendon.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.
Contact: For more information, call adidas America toll-free at (877) 568-4632 anytime, or visit the adidas America website at www.adidas.com
About this recall
The adidas Pro Team and Superstar Ultra basketball shoes come in various color combinations. The recalled shoes have a six-digit article number on the inside part of the shoe tongue. A complete list of the article numbers of the shoes involved in the recall can be found at www.adidas.com/recall or by calling the firm's recall hotline.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC