Recalls / 2021-09-09

Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 Kids Bikes Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Imported by Wiggle (Recall Alert)

21781 · Recalled 2021-09-09 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes. The bicycles were sold with 14-inch wheels for kids ages 3 to 5 years and 16-inch wheels for kids ages 4 to 6 years. They were sold in multiple colors. VITUS is printed across the frame of the bicycle.

Hazards

The bicycles have handbrakes but no footbrakes. Federal regulations require the bicycles be equipped with both handbrakes and footbrakes. Sidewalk bicycles with handbrakes, but no footbrakes, may present a risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles using handbrakes only.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and stop using them. Wiggle Ltd. is contacting all purchasers directly and is providing a free replacement wheel with footbrake.

Products

Name	Model	Units
VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes		About 280

Parties

Importer: Wiggle Ltd., of UK
Made in: China
Sold at: Online at www.wiggle.com, www.chainreactioncycles.com, about $300 for the VITUS 16 Kids Bikes.

Consumer contact

Online at www.wiggle.com and click on "Returns" under customer service or www.chainreactions.com and click on "Returning an item" under customer service or email at support@wiggle.com if you purchased your bike from Wiggle, and customerservice@chainreactioncycles.com if you purchased your bike from Chain Reaction Cycles. Include "Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 Kids Bike Recall" in the subject line of your email message, and you will be contacted within 24 hours.

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Recalled VITUS Kids Bike (Blue/lime green)

Source: CPSC recall 21781. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.