Article: ROLLERBLADE, INC. JOINS THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION IN URGING IN-LINE SKATERS TO WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR

Latest CPSC Injury Figures Show Rise in Injuries Consistent with

 
Astronomical Growth of the Sport 

MINNEAPOLIS, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollerblade, Inc. joined the Consumer Product Safety Commission today in Washington, D.C. to urge consumers to wear full protective gear and adopt safe skating practices when in-line skating. Rollerblade, Inc. President and CEO John Hetterick appeared with Chairman Ann Brown of the CPSC in conjunction with the release of the CPSC's 1994 in-line injury report. Also participating was Vice President Al Gore's wife, Tipper Gore, who is an active in-line skater.

According to the CPSC report, there were ...

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