Bridgeway Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11331 · Sep 22, 2011 · Bridgeway
91,000
units affected
91,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11331
- Date
- Sep 22, 2011
- Company
- Bridgeway
- Units affected
- 91,000
- Product
- Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves "NEXT"-branded men's 26-inch hybrid bicycles. The bicycles are red or orange. "Power X" and "Suspension" are printed on the frame. Model numbers LBH2611M and LBH2611M2 are included in this recall. The model number is located on the frame between the pedals.
What can happen
The bicycle chain can break, causing a rider to lose control and fall.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact the company for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of 11 reports of incidents, including nine reports of injuries, including lacerations and contusions.
- Sold at
- Walmart from February 2011 through July 2011 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact the company for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle chain can break, causing a rider to lose control and fall.
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.