REI Recalls Co-op Cycles REV Children's Bicycles with Training Wheels Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Hazard

The training wheel assembly knob can loosen and detach from the bicycle, posing fall and injury hazards to the riders.

Remedy

If training wheels are being used, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle, and contact their local REI store to schedule a free repair that includes replacement training wheel attachments. If it is not possible to visit an REI store, contact REI for a free repair kit to be shipped. If the bicycle is being ridden without training wheels, customers can continue using the bicycle.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received four reports of the training wheels falling off. Injuries included reports of scrapes, bruising, and one involving broken arms.

Product description

This recall involves REI Co-op Cycles REV 12-, 16-, or 20-inch kid's bicycles (all model years 2022-2024). Serial numbers included in the recall begin with "ET22," "ET23," "01VX" or "07VX." The serial number is printed underneath the bike frame on the bottom bracket or down tube. Brand Model SKU/Article # Color Co-op Cycles REV 12 Kids Bike 190741 BONDI (green) Co-op Cycles REV 12 Kids Bike 190741 PENCIL (yellow) Co-op Cycles REV 16 Kids Bike 190742 SURFS UP (blue) Co-op Cycles REV 16 Kids Bike 190742 CATCH UP (red) Co-op Cycles REV 16 Kids Bike 190743 FOUR LEAF (green) Co-op Cycles REV 20 Kids Bike 190743 PLUM BURST (purple)

Sold on

REI stores nationwide and online at REI.com from March 2022 through May 2024 for between $200 and $300.

Contact the company

REI at 800-426-4840 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT on Saturday or Sunday, email or chat at rei.com/help, or online at https://www.rei.com/help?a=REI-Co-op-Cycles-REV-Bikes---id--He33EfUtSkKpMKyK7ZX27A or https://www.rei.com/help/product-safety-and-recalls.html and click on "Co-op Cycles REV 12-, 16-, or 20-inch Kid's Bicycles with Training Wheels Recall" for more information.