CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
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The 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.
Incidents reported: REI has received four reports of frames failing. All four failures resulted in crashes, with one child sustaining a minor injury.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to the nearest REI store for a full refund or credit.
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.
About this recall
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.
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Photos: U.S. CPSC