CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2002-10-17

CPSC, Lida Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men's Bicycles

03018 · Recalled 2002-10-17 · CPSC page

Recalled Bicycle
Recalled Bicycle

Description

The bicycle is a 26-inch, 21-speed, dual-suspension men's bicycle with a double-bar, white frame. "Kent" is written on the down tube and head tube of the bicycle. The decal reading "2100DH" or "PRO-X" appears on the top tube near the head of the bicycle.

Hazards

The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.

Reported injuries

Lida Bicycle and the bicycle distributor, Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., have received four reports of the frames of these bicycles breaking. Two riders suffered minor contusions and abrasions. The other two riders were not injured.

Remedy

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.

Products

NameModelUnits
Men's BicyclesAbout 2,400

Parties

Manufacturer
Lida Bicycle Co. Ltd.
Distributor
Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Made in
China
Sold at
Discount department stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, independent bicycle shops in New York, New Jersey sold these bicycles, from April 2002 through August 2002, for, $250.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers should call Kent Bicycles at (800) 451- 5368 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 03018. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.