CPSC2005-09-02
CPSC, World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Toys "R" Us
World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.Y.
Hazard
The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding the bicycle immediately and return it to a Toys "R" Us store for store credit in the amount of the purchase price.
Sold at
Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, from July 2002 through June 2005, for about $80.
Affected count
About 25,000
Injuries reported
World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. has received 15 reports of fork welds breaking on these bicycles. There have been reports of six riders suffering injuries, including injuries to the face, hands and mouth such as bruises, lacerations and lost teeth.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX Bicycles
Consumer contact
Call World Wide Cycle Supply at (800) 944-9951 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Toys R Us Web site at www.toysrus.com. These bicycles were sold through a licensing arrangement with Harley-Davidson and were not manufactured by Harley-Davidson. Consumers should not contact Harley-Davidson.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-World-Wide-Cycle-Supply-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycles-Sold-at-Toys-R-Us-Don't want to check this manually?
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