Recalled Orangatang Wheels

WillFlavell · 08-26-2009, 07:54 AM

Hey Boarders,

I just found out that I am ridin on wheels that were recently recalled by loaded. I just wanted to spread the word.

Taken from Consumer Product Safety Commission:

Description:The recall involves Orangatang "In-Heat" skateboard wheels. They were sold in two styles: 75mm/purple/83a durometer and 75mm/orange/80a durometer. The words "orangatang," "In Heat," and the size and durometer are written on the sidewall of the wheel. The wheels were sold in sets of four.

I was ridin the purps. So if you got these wheels send 'em back. They already have cases of

The recalled skateboard wheel's core can shear and blow-out causing the wheel to separate from the skateboard truck's axle and bearings. This poses a risk of serious injury to riders.

Has anyone heard of a personal blowout story? What happened?

Check out more info here.

gavmck · 08-26-2009, 07:58 AM

Yes yes this was on the front page

Loaded Wheel Recall

Dancer · 08-26-2009, 08:06 AM

If I remember correctly didn't the recall happen a few months ago? And it only applied to wheel's purchased between 3/14/09 and 4/29/09?

WillFlavell · 08-26-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dancer

If I remember correctly didn't the recall happen a few months ago? And it only applied to wheel's purchased between 3/14/09 and 4/29/09?

Yeah, but I live in Omaha, not a lot of boarders and merch sits for a long time. I have been told that a if you have the wheels mentioned size/durometer and they have white cores. You should check them out.

Willl · 08-26-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by WillFlavell

Yeah, but I live in Omaha, not a lot of boarders and merch sits for a long time. I have been told that a if you have the wheels mentioned size/durometer and they have white cores. You should check them out.

Not true. Otangs have white cores.

masscruzer2111 · 08-26-2009, 08:11 AM

Ya i had a blow-out on my orange in-heats. I was predrifting into a corner at maybe 30 and the back right wheel came off the bearings and the axle. Somehow i managed not to fall (the bearing was ground up pretty bad). Pretty good customer support though. I emailed them at coreissue@loadedboards.com. I got an email back from Dan Briggs like a day later, sent him some picks and had my new wheels in three more days.

Dancer · 08-26-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WillFlavell

Yeah, but I live in Omaha, not a lot of boarders and merch sits for a long time. I have been told that a if you have the wheels mentioned size/durometer and they have white cores. You should check them out.

Ah, alright.

WillFlavell · 08-26-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by masscruzer2111

Ya i had a blow-out on my orange in-heats. I was predrifting into a corner at maybe 30 and the back right wheel came off the bearings and the axle. Somehow i managed not to fall (the bearing was ground up pretty bad). Pretty good customer support though. I emailed them at coreissue@loadedboards.com. I got an email back from Dan Briggs like a day later, sent him some picks and had my new wheels in three more days.

Sweet, that is good to know. Loaded is usually pretty cool to work with.

xxshinbobxx · 08-26-2009, 08:34 AM

hey i was gna get otang in heats orange i was just about to order it online actually lol with a loaded dervish...anyway should i get the otang in heat or are they dangerous now or what..??what other wheels should i get...?
im getting a loaded dervish and i would be using it for carving and pumping and tricks i wouldn't be using it for hills..??

WillFlavell · 08-26-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by xxshinbobxx

hey i was gna get otang in heats orange i was just about to order it online actually lol with a loaded dervish...anyway should i get the otang in heat or are they dangerous now or what..??what other wheels should i get...?
im getting a loaded dervish and i would be using it for carving and pumping and tricks i wouldn't be using it for hills..??

The new otangs in heat that are coming on new boards are totally fine. It is just a specific batch that was bad.

Also maybe check out earthwing wheels, pretty sweet.

xxshinbobxx · 08-26-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by WillFlavell

The new otangs in heat that are coming on new boards are totally fine. It is just a specific batch that was bad.

Also maybe check out earthwing wheels, pretty sweet.

okay i will thanks

Bookworm · 08-26-2009, 03:12 PM

I got my inheats used, how can I tell if they're susceptible to this?

samk115 · 08-26-2009, 05:41 PM

Check to see if they have white cores, if they do you may still be able to jump on the bandwagon and get some free ones

Georgie808 · 08-26-2009, 05:44 PM

Well I had a pair. 3 days of hard sliding after I got them the back left wheel popped off while I was doing a pendy. Hit a moving car. I got yelled at. And my smokies got ####ed. Thanks loaded.

Bookworm · 08-26-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by samk115

Check to see if they have white cores, if they do you may still be able to jump on the bandwagon and get some free ones

Sure do. Who do I email at loaded? Customer service?

edit: nvm, googled it and got the address

coreissue@loadedboards.com

Dancer · 08-26-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgie808

Well I had a pair. 3 days of hard sliding after I got them the back left wheel popped off while I was doing a pendy. Hit a moving car. I got yelled at. And my smokies got ####ed. Thanks loaded.

Damn, that sucks.
Would Landyachtz replace the Smokies?

Georgie808 · 08-26-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dancer

Damn, that sucks.
Would Landyachtz replace the Smokies?

U kidding? I bought them used >>
But landyachts wouldn't replace smokies for free even if a fuking dinosaur ate them.

Dancer · 08-26-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgie808

U kidding? I bought them used >>
But landyachts wouldn't replace smokies for free even if a fuking dinosaur ate them.

Oh so true.
Crashes are the reason I'm so concerned about taking my Tarpon out.
Don't wanna lose my baby.

Willl · 08-26-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by samk115

Check to see if they have white cores, if they do you may still be able to jump on the bandwagon and get some free ones

All orangatangs have white cores!

Cann0n · 08-26-2009, 06:16 PM

You need to call the company where you got the board. You should know what day it was sold and they should have records of what they sent you. If they sent you wheels that need to be recalled, talk to them.