Recalls / 2001-07-30

CPSC, Acetrike Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles

01212 · Recalled 2001-07-30 · CPSC page

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

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

Acetrike and the distributor of the bicycles, Huffy Bicycle Co., have received four reports of the frames on these bicycles breaking. Two boys, ages 4 and 6, suffered abrasions and contusions, and a 5-year-old boy suffered a contusion. A fourth child was not injured.

Remedy

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and call Huffy Bicycle Co. to determine if their bicycle is part of the recall. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a replacement bicycle free of charge.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Children's sidewalk bicycles		About 38,800

Parties

Manufacturer: Acetrike Bicycle Co.
Distributor: Huffy Bicycle Co.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Discount department, toy, hardware, sporting goods stores, including Ace Hardware, Ames, Blain Supply, Kay Bee Toys, Meijers, Tru*Serv, Wal-Mart, sold these bikes nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for, $70.

Consumer contact

Consumers may call (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.huffybikes.com

Source: CPSC recall 01212. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.