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Running Trainer Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Run4.com (Recall Alert)

U.S. CPSCFallsNov 2, 2016
Bionic Runner bicycle
Bionic Runner bicycle
Bionic Runner bicycle’s pedals
Bionic Runner bicycle’s pedals

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

Hazard

The pedals can detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Running Trainer to receive free replacement pedals. The firm has contacted all registered owners directly.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received one report of a pedal detaching from the bicycle, resulting in an injury to a rider who fell off the bicycle and scraped the rider's knees and finger.

Product description

This recall involves the Gen 2 Bionic Runner bicycles that mimic running motion. The bicycles are black and have red pedals and red trim around the wheels. The bicycles have a folding frame and "BIONIC RUNNER" is printed in white on the side of the stirrups.

Sold on

Online at Running Trainer's website, www.run4.com, from May 2016 through September 2016 for about $900.

Contact the company

Running Trainer at 800-603-4631 from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, email at [email protected] or online at www.run4.com and click on "Safety Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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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