CPSC2005-12-22
CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash.
Hazard
The alloy frame used for these bicycles can be prone to fatigue failure. Frame failure results in the separation of the fork, head tube, and handlebar away from the rest of the bike, causing a loss of control and crash, and posing a risk of serious injury to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to the nearest REI store for a full refund or credit.
Sold at
REI stores from October 2002 through November 2005 for between $200 and $210 (depending on model year) full price and may have been sold as low as $125 on sale.
Affected count
About 2,800
Injuries reported
REI has received four reports of frames failing. All four failures resulted in crashes, with one child sustaining a minor injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-Speed and 6-Speed Bicycles
Consumer contact
For additional information contact REI at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT seven days a week, or visit REI online at www.rei.com or contact your local REI store.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Recreational-Equipment-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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