CPSC, Seattle Bike Supply Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-01-29 · 01074

Hazards

Because the bikes' pedals are too low to the ground, they fail to meet federal bicycle standards. Children can lose control when a pedal strikes the ground, causing falls and injuries.

Recall

Number: 01074
Date: 2001-01-29
Injuries reported: 1

Products

Names: 2001 Torker Blaster 16-inch Boy's bicycles and Sunflower 16-inch Girl's bicycles

Companies

Manufacturer(s): Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash.
Retailer(s): Bicycle stores sold these bicycles nationwide, from September 2000 through December 2000, for about $130.

Description

Bicycles that are part of this recall are all model year 2001 Torker Blaster 16-inch Boy's bicycles in red, black, blue, or chrome, and Sunflower 16-inch Girl's bicycles in yellow, pink or florescent green. The Torker brand name and the model names are on the frames.

Source

Authoritative: CPSC recall page
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