# CPSC, Acetrike Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
> **CPSC recall** · 2001-07-30 · 01212 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 01212
- **Date:** 2001-07-30
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Children's sidewalk bicycles

## Hazards

The frames of these bikes can break, causing the riders to fall and suffer injuries.

## 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.

## 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

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Acetrike-Bicycle-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Bicycles)
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