CPSC2002-02-28
CPSC, BikeE Corp. Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycles
BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore.
Hazard
The recumbent seats on these bicycles can crack and break, causing the seat to come off the frame and resulting in injury to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. As the firm is no longer involved with this recall, consumers can take a recalled bicycle to the dealer from which purchased, but it is up to the dealer as to whether the repair can be performed, and whether there is a charge.
Sold at
BikeE authorized dealers nationwide sold the recalled recumbent bicycles, from February 1999 through February 2002, for between $550 and $2,150.
Affected count
About 13,500
Injuries reported
BikeE Corp. has received two reports of seats on these bicycles breaking while riding, resulting in one injury, that included a broken leg.
Products
BikeE Recumbent Bicycle
Consumer contact
The firm, BikeE, is out of business and cannot be contacted. For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-BikeE-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Recumbent-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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