# CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
> **CPSC recall** · 2005-12-22 · 06520 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 06520
- **Date:** 2005-12-22
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-Speed and 6-Speed Bicycles

## 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.

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Recreational-Equipment-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Bicycles)
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