Loaded is 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.

They’ve recently determined that a small percentage of the cores (produced by a third party vendor) used in these batches are not up to Loaded’s 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 Loaded 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. 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, Loaded will be switching over to a new 3rd generation core for future IN HEATS that provides better wear and slide characteristics. Loaded encourages the performance use of these wheels and ensures that they will hold up to the rigorous use and abuse that they are designed for. Loaded is fully committed to every product they build and they hope you will love them as much as we at Shoreline of Tahoe do.

RETURNING YOUR WHEELS

If you are near the Tahoe area, Shoreline of Tahoe will be happy to assist anyone who needs new Loaded Wheels. We have 4Presidents in stock and we will have the new revamped IN HEATS as soon as they are available.

Remember you can return your wheels to any Orangatang Dealer with proof of purchase.

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 Loaded at, coreissue@loadedboards.com.

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