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CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles

U.S. CPSCInjuriesDec 22, 2005
Recalled Bicycle
Recalled Bicycle
Recalled Bicycle
Recalled Bicycle

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & injuries

REI has received four reports of frames failing. All four failures resulted in crashes, with one child sustaining a minor injury.

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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.

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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