CPSC2021-09-09
Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 Kids Bikes Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Imported by Wiggle (Recall Alert)
Wiggle Ltd., of UK
Hazard
The bicycles have handbrakes but no footbrakes. Federal regulations require the bicycles be equipped with both handbrakes and footbrakes. Sidewalk bicycles with handbrakes, but no footbrakes, may present a risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles using handbrakes only.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and stop using them. Wiggle Ltd. is contacting all purchasers directly and is providing a free replacement wheel with footbrake.
Sold at
Online at www.wiggle.com and www.chainreactioncycles.com from January 2017 through April 2021 for about $280 for the VITUS 14 and about $300 for the VITUS 16 Kids Bikes.
Affected count
About 280
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes
Consumer contact
Online at www.wiggle.com and click on "Returns" under customer service or www.chainreactions.com and click on "Returning an item" under customer service or email at support@wiggle.com if you purchased your bike from Wiggle, and customerservice@chainreactioncycles.com if you purchased your bike from Chain Reaction Cycles. Include "Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 Kids Bike Recall" in the subject line of your email message, and you will be contacted within 24 hours.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Vitus-14-and-Vitus-16-Kids-Bikes-Recalled-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Imported-by-Wiggle-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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