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CPSC, Lida Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men's Bicycles

U.S. CPSCFallsOct 17, 2002
Recalled Bicycle
Recalled Bicycle

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Hazard

The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.

Incidents & injuries

Lida Bicycle and the bicycle distributor, Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., have received four reports of the frames of these bicycles breaking. Two riders suffered minor contusions and abrasions. The other two riders were not injured.

Product description

The bicycle is a 26-inch, 21-speed, dual-suspension men's bicycle with a double-bar, white frame. "Kent" is written on the down tube and head tube of the bicycle. The decal reading "2100DH" or "PRO-X" appears on the top tube near the head of the bicycle.

Sold on

Discount department stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, and independent bicycle shops in New York and New Jersey sold these bicycles, from April 2002 through August 2002, for between $200 and $250.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers should call Kent Bicycles at (800) 451- 5368 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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