CPSC2012-08-30
Meijer Stores Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hazard
Pedals on the bicycles can loosen or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund or a replacement bicycle of the same type and value. Consumers will also receive a $10 store coupon.
Sold at
Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky from March 2012 through August 2012 for between $60 to $300. Bicycles sold at Michigan Meijer stores in Cadillac, Gaylord, Petosky and Traverse City are not included in this recall.
Affected count
About 68,000
Injuries reported
There are 29 reports of pedals detaching or coming loose during use, including 16 reports of minor injuries.
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Various models of Huffy, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Northwoods, Pacific, Razor and Schwinn bicycles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com where a link to recalls can be found at the bottom of the homepage.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Meijer-Stores-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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