Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles Recalls Bicycle Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 12207 · Jun 27, 2012 · Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles
170
units affected
170
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12207
- Date
- Jun 27, 2012
- Company
- Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles
- Units affected
- 170
- Product
- Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycle
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2010 Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycles. The bicycles were sold in the following colors: black, white, silver, yellow, orange, red, lime green, pink, blue, candy purple, candy red, candy green, candy blue and sparkle orange. "Musashi" is printed on the frame and "Catbike" is printed on the seat, frame and headrest. Serial numbers CBM0002 to CBM0170 are included in this recall. The serial number can be found underneath the main frame where the seat bottom is located.
What can happen
The bicycle frame can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact a Catbike dealer for a free frame replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Catbike authorized dealers nationwide from February 2010 through December 2010 for about $2,350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled catbike musashi recumbent bicycle?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact a Catbike dealer for a free frame replacement.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle frame can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.