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CPSC, adidas America Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Shoes

Recall 05-034 · November 3, 2004 · adidas

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-034 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 3, 2004
Brand
adidas
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes
Units
About 187,000 pairs
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
August 22, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes · About 187,000 pairs units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: adidas stores, major athletic shoe stores, independent shoe stores nationwide, and at thestore.adidas.com. The Superstar Ultra shoes were sold between January 2004 and October 2004 for about $120. The Pro Team shoes were sold between July 2004 and October 2004 for about $80.; adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore..

Injuries or incidents reported

adidas America has received two reports of injuries involving these shoes, including one sprained ankle and one strained Achilles tendon.

Consumer contact

For more information, call adidas America toll-free at (877) 568-4632 anytime, or visit the adidas America website at www.adidas.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes (About 187,000 pairs units). The adidas Pro Team and Superstar Ultra basketball shoes come in various color combinations.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 22, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.