July
23, 2001
NIKE
USA Inc., of Beaverton, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 425,000 pairs of
Jordan Trunner cross-training shoes. The models being recalled are the Trunner,
Trunner Mid, Trunner Bubble, and Trunner 2000. The shoes have a thin metal
strip on the outside of the heel that can protrude from the shoe and form a
sharp edge that can cut consumers.
NIKE has received six reports of the metal strip protruding from the Bubble,
including five cuts to the lower leg that required stitches; one injury report
on the Trunner; and no injury reports on the Trunner Mid or Trunner 2000. The
Trunner Mid and 2000 models are included in the recall to prevent the
possibility of injury. Models of the Jordan Trunner that do not have the metal
heel clip are not included in this recall. Major athletic shoe and department
stores nationwide sold these shoes from July 1999 through July 2001 for between
$90 and $125.
The following chart lists the shoes involved in this recall: Model Name Model
Numbers Trunner Bubble (Men's) 136055-001, 136055-102, 136055-002, 136055-401
(Women's) 833002-141, 833002-101 Trunner 136022 Trunner Mid 136033 Trunner 2000
136039. The model numbers are located on white labels inside the shoe, above
the UPC code.
Consumers should stop using these cross-training shoes immediately and
contact NIKE to receive free replacement shoes. Consumers should call NIKE
toll-free at (800) 344-6453 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday or log on to the company's website at www.nikebiz.com. In February 2001,
CPSC and Nike announced a recall of Jordan Trunner LX and Jordan Trunner 2000
Mid cross-training shoes. NIKE Contact: Vada Manager (503) 671-2875