CPSC, Acetrike Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-07-30 · 01212
Hazards
The frames of these bikes can break, causing the riders to fall and suffer injuries.
Recall
Number
01212
Date
2001-07-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's sidewalk bicycles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Acetrike Bicycle Co., of Taiwan
Retailer(s)
Discount department, toy, hardware and sporting goods stores, including Ace Hardware, Ames, Blain Supply, Kay Bee Toys, Meijers, Tru*Serv and Wal-Mart, sold these bikes nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for between $35 and $70.
Distributor(s)
Huffy Bicycle Co.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
The recall includes bicycles having date codes of April 2000 and earlier. The date code is molded on the bicycles' left rear frame, at the point of attachment of the rear wheel. The model name is written on the bike's frame. The following models are involved: "Cool Taz", 12-inch boy's style "Sweet Tweety", 12-inch girl's style "Mudslinger", 16-inch boy's style "Secret Treasures", 16-inch girl's style "Rugrats", 16-inch boy's style "Best Friends", 16-inch girl's style "Space Racer", 12-inch boy's style "Fairy Magic", 12-inch girl's style "MX1200", 12-inch boy's style "High Gear", 12-inch boy's style "MX 1800", 16-inch boy's style