We know how much our members love a new pair of sneakers, so we can only imagine how excited you must have been when Under Armour released its new UA HOVR and Flow Running Shoes in June this year.

However, we're sorry to report that these shoes have since been recalled from retailers around the country due to a potential health hazard.

According to Product Safety Australia, the shoes were sold without warning that the right shoe contains a 'button battery' that is sealed within a pod and embedded in the shoe.

The warning also noted that if young children gain access to button batteries and ingest them, they are all likely to suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious injury or death.

The recalled products. Credit: Product Safety Australia.

So, if you have grandchildren staying with you in your home, it might be a good idea to store these shoes in a place where the kids cannot reach them.

The recall affects 20 varieties of shoes across Australia, which were sold at national retailers Rebel Sport, Foot Locker and Stylerunner (among other stores) between June 22-24.

The affected models are as follows:

• UA HOVR Machina 3 - Dark grey 3024899-001 and White 3024907-001
• UA HOVR Machina Off Road – Black, pink detail, neon yellow sole 3023892-002
• UA HOVR Sonic 5 - Black 3024898-001 and White 3024906-001
• UA HOVR Mega 2 Clone – Dark grey red heel 3024479-001 and Light grey pink heel 3024480-001
• UA HOVR Infinite 3 3023540-005 – Black
• UA HOVR Phantom 2 INKNT – White 3024154-001 and White pink logo 3024155-001
• UA HOVR Phantom 3 – Black 3025516-104 and White 3025517-103
• UA HOVR Guardian 3 Blue 3023542-001
• UA FLOW Velociti SE - Black pink logo 3024017-010 and White pink sole strip 3024016-105
• UA FLOW Velociti Wind 2 - Dark grey 3024903-500 and White 3024911-100
• UA W FLOW Synchronicity – Black 3024786-003, Pink 3024786-600 and White yellow/orange detail 3024786-301

Key Takeaways

• Under Armour has recalled a range of their running shoes after it was discovered that they contained a Bluetooth pod with a button battery sealed within it.
• The shoes were sold without any warning that the button battery posed a serious health hazard to children.
• Product Safety Australia has advised consumers to contact Under Armour Australia for a copy of the button battery warning and advice on their consumer rights.

If you believe you may have purchased a pair of these recalled shoes during this time period, Product Safety Australia advises you to contact Under Armour Australia at [email protected] for a copy of the button battery warning as well as advice on your consumer rights.

There you have it, folks! Again, for those of you who have recently purchased running shoes, be sure to check them over carefully in case they also contain this potential threat!

Stay safe, members!

 

[Crew]

Well I never, walking shoes which propel you forward. I thought that was what muscles were for.

 

[888D.C888]

We know how much our members love a new pair of sneakers, so we can only imagine how excited you must have been when Under Armour released its new UA HOVR and Flow Running Shoes in June this year.

However, we're sorry to report that these shoes have since been recalled from retailers around the country due to a potential health hazard.

According to Product Safety Australia, the shoes were sold without warning that the right shoe contains a 'button battery' that is sealed within a pod and embedded in the shoe.

The warning also noted that if young children gain access to button batteries and ingest them, they are all likely to suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious injury or death.

The recalled products. Credit: Product Safety Australia.

So, if you have grandchildren staying with you in your home, it might be a good idea to store these shoes in a place where the kids cannot reach them.

The recall affects 20 varieties of shoes across Australia, which were sold at national retailers Rebel Sport, Foot Locker and Stylerunner (among other stores) between June 22-24.

The affected models are as follows:

• UA HOVR Machina 3 - Dark grey 3024899-001 and White 3024907-001
• UA HOVR Machina Off Road – Black, pink detail, neon yellow sole 3023892-002
• UA HOVR Sonic 5 - Black 3024898-001 and White 3024906-001
• UA HOVR Mega 2 Clone – Dark grey red heel 3024479-001 and Light grey pink heel 3024480-001
• UA HOVR Infinite 3 3023540-005 – Black
• UA HOVR Phantom 2 INKNT – White 3024154-001 and White pink logo 3024155-001
• UA HOVR Phantom 3 – Black 3025516-104 and White 3025517-103
• UA HOVR Guardian 3 Blue 3023542-001
• UA FLOW Velociti SE - Black pink logo 3024017-010 and White pink sole strip 3024016-105
• UA FLOW Velociti Wind 2 - Dark grey 3024903-500 and White 3024911-100
• UA W FLOW Synchronicity – Black 3024786-003, Pink 3024786-600 and White yellow/orange detail 3024786-301

Key Takeaways

• Under Armour has recalled a range of their running shoes after it was discovered that they contained a Bluetooth pod with a button battery sealed within it.
• The shoes were sold without any warning that the button battery posed a serious health hazard to children.
• Product Safety Australia has advised consumers to contact Under Armour Australia for a copy of the button battery warning and advice on their consumer rights.

If you believe you may have purchased a pair of these recalled shoes during this time period, Product Safety Australia advises you to contact Under Armour Australia at [email protected] for a copy of the button battery warning as well as advice on your consumer rights.

There you have it, folks! Again, for those of you who have recently purchased running shoes, be sure to check them over carefully in case they also contain this potential threat!

Stay safe, members!

Why on earth put button batteries in walking shoes? Happy the authorities got on to it in time! Would like to know how they were sold without going through the red tape check!

 

[Ricci]

Who other than little kids with lights in their shoes, has battery powered runners? Why? Is this so that you can run faster, or further, easier? I thought the whole purpose of exercising was for you to put in the effort so that your body ultimately got the benefit. Hey, if these runners will do my exercises for me, sign me up, be back soon, I'm off to the shops!!

 

[cathsarah]

We know how much our members love a new pair of sneakers, so we can only imagine how excited you must have been when Under Armour released its new UA HOVR and Flow Running Shoes in June this year.

However, we're sorry to report that these shoes have since been recalled from retailers around the country due to a potential health hazard.

According to Product Safety Australia, the shoes were sold without warning that the right shoe contains a 'button battery' that is sealed within a pod and embedded in the shoe.

The warning also noted that if young children gain access to button batteries and ingest them, they are all likely to suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious injury or death.

The recalled products. Credit: Product Safety Australia.

So, if you have grandchildren staying with you in your home, it might be a good idea to store these shoes in a place where the kids cannot reach them.

The recall affects 20 varieties of shoes across Australia, which were sold at national retailers Rebel Sport, Foot Locker and Stylerunner (among other stores) between June 22-24.

The affected models are as follows:

• UA HOVR Machina 3 - Dark grey 3024899-001 and White 3024907-001
• UA HOVR Machina Off Road – Black, pink detail, neon yellow sole 3023892-002
• UA HOVR Sonic 5 - Black 3024898-001 and White 3024906-001
• UA HOVR Mega 2 Clone – Dark grey red heel 3024479-001 and Light grey pink heel 3024480-001
• UA HOVR Infinite 3 3023540-005 – Black
• UA HOVR Phantom 2 INKNT – White 3024154-001 and White pink logo 3024155-001
• UA HOVR Phantom 3 – Black 3025516-104 and White 3025517-103
• UA HOVR Guardian 3 Blue 3023542-001
• UA FLOW Velociti SE - Black pink logo 3024017-010 and White pink sole strip 3024016-105
• UA FLOW Velociti Wind 2 - Dark grey 3024903-500 and White 3024911-100
• UA W FLOW Synchronicity – Black 3024786-003, Pink 3024786-600 and White yellow/orange detail 3024786-301

Key Takeaways

• Under Armour has recalled a range of their running shoes after it was discovered that they contained a Bluetooth pod with a button battery sealed within it.
• The shoes were sold without any warning that the button battery posed a serious health hazard to children.
• Product Safety Australia has advised consumers to contact Under Armour Australia for a copy of the button battery warning and advice on their consumer rights.

If you believe you may have purchased a pair of these recalled shoes during this time period, Product Safety Australia advises you to contact Under Armour Australia at [email protected] for a copy of the button battery warning as well as advice on your consumer rights.

There you have it, folks! Again, for those of you who have recently purchased running shoes, be sure to check them over carefully in case they also contain this potential threat!

Stay safe, members!

And I'm worried about the furry friends that like to chew your best runners they also wouldn't do well with ingesting a battery!