CPSC2001-07-30
CPSC, Acetrike Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
Acetrike Bicycle Co., of Taiwan
Hazard
The frames of these bikes can break, causing the riders to fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and call Huffy Bicycle Co. to determine if their bicycle is part of the recall. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a replacement bicycle free of charge.
Sold at
Discount department, toy, hardware and sporting goods stores, including Ace Hardware, Ames, Blain Supply, Kay Bee Toys, Meijers, Tru*Serv and Wal-Mart, sold these bikes nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for between $35 and $70.
Affected count
About 38,800
Injuries reported
Acetrike and the distributor of the bicycles, Huffy Bicycle Co., have received four reports of the frames on these bicycles breaking. Two boys, ages 4 and 6, suffered abrasions and contusions, and a 5-year-old boy suffered a contusion. A fourth child was not injured.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Children's sidewalk bicycles
Consumer contact
Consumers may call (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.huffybikes.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Acetrike-Bicycle-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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