CPSC, adidas America Inc. Announce Recall of Basketball Shoes
Source: CPSC Recall #05034
Recall Date
2004-11-03
Manufacturer
adidas America Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Units Affected
About 187,000 pairs
Products Involved
adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes
Hazard
A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during use, which can result in injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes, and contact adidas America to receive a prepaid mailing label and a refund or gift certificate.
Reported Injuries
adidas America has received two reports of injuries involving these shoes, including one sprained ankle and one strained Achilles tendon.
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28