Recall of Orangatang In Heat Wheels

We are recalling all Purple (83a) Orangatang 75mm In Heat wheels purchased between 2/27/09 and 4/29/09 as well as all Orange (80a) Orangatang 75mm In Heat wheels purchased between 3/14/09 and 4/29/09.

PLEASE Contact Loaded Boards at coreissue@loadedboards.com or your local Orangatang Dealer if your wheels fall in between these dates.




We’ve recently determined that a small percentage of the cores (produced by a third party vendor) used in these batches are not up to our rigorous quality control standards and may run the risk of shearing the bearing seat (blowing out the core and possibly causing the wheel to separate from the truck while in motion), creating a safety hazard to the user.  This is a voluntary recall: Consumers should stop riding these wheels immediately and return the wheels (along with date of purchase so we can ascertain that it’s from this batch) to an authorized Loaded Boards/Orangatang dealer or to Loaded Boards, Inc. for a FREE replacement set. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR LOADED BOARDS DIRECTLY BEFORE MAILING IN YOUR WHEELS.  JUST BECAUSE THEY WERE PURCHASED DURING THE RECALL DATES DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THEY ARE AFFECTED BY THE RECALL.  Loaded and all Dealers will gladly exchange the wheels for any wheel of choice, including the new Freeride wheels, provided the wheels are in stock or accessible.




The silver lining is that, while these cores have worked well up until this batch, we will be switching over to a new 3rd generation core for future In Heats that provides better wear and slide characteristics.  We encourage the performance use of these wheels and do our utmost to ensure that they will hold up to the rigorous use and abuse that they are designed for.  We are fully committed to every product we build and we hope you will love them as much as we do. 




WHAT IS PROOF OF PURCHASE?
- we need to see a receipt of some kind so we know when you bought these wheels




-it can be a bank statement with the date and the costs of the wheels




- the actual receipt if you still have it




-the online order receipt




-If you don’t have a Proof of Purchase, email us. coreissue@loadedboards.com.




For your nearest dealer or any questions, please call (323) 782-0322 x 22 or email coreissue@loadedboards.com.




Sorry for the hassle but on the BRIGHT side, a NEW set is coming your way.




-Orangatang Wheels
-Loaded Boards