CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-12-22 · 06520
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
06520
Date
2005-12-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-Speed and 6-Speed Bicycles
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Distributor(s)
Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash.
Country of manufacture
China
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.