CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-12-22). Hazards: crash, injury. About 2,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06520 |
| Published | 2005-12-22 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-31 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-Speed and 6-Speed Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Recreational Equipment Inc. |
| Firms | Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,800 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
The Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-speed and 6-speed bicycles are children's bicycles with 20-inch wheels, an aluminum frame, and multiple speeds. 2003-2004 model year bicycles were red/black or silver/blue frost in color; 2005-2006 model year bicycles were black/gravel or white/powder blue in color.
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.
Incidents and injuries
REI has received four reports of frames failing. All four failures resulted in crashes, with one child sustaining a minor injury.
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