Meijer Stores Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12272 · Aug 30, 2012 · Meijer Stores
68,000
units affected
68,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12272
- Date
- Aug 30, 2012
- Company
- Meijer Stores
- Units affected
- 68,000
- Product
- Various models of Huffy, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Northwoods, Pacific, Razor and Schwinn bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves two-wheeled youth and adult Huffy, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Northwoods, Pacific, Razor, and Schwinn bicycles measuring 20" or more. They were assembled on-site at Meijer stores by Serv-U-Success of Grandville, Mich. The bicycles were sold between March 2012 and August 2012 and have a Serv-U-Success assembly sticker attached. This recall does not include bicycles with Serv-U-Success assembly stickers written in green marker. The Serv-U-Success assembly sticker is located on the bottom of the bicycle frame between the pedals or on the back of the frame facing the rear tire. A full list of affected models can be found on Meijer's website at https://www.meijer.com/assets/product_files/pdf/Huffy_Cruiser_Bikes_manual.pdf.
What can happen
Pedals on the bicycles can loosen or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund or a replacement bicycle of the same type and value. Consumers will also receive a $10 store coupon.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There are 29 reports of pedals detaching or coming loose during use, including 16 reports of minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky from March 2012 through August 2012 for between $60 to $300. Bicycles sold at Michigan Meijer stores in Cadillac, Gaylord, Petosky and Traverse City are not included in this recall.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled various models of huffy, iron horse, mongoose, northwoods, pacific, razor and schwinn bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund or a replacement bicycle of the same type and value. Consumers will also receive a $10 store coupon.
What is the hazard?
Pedals on the bicycles can loosen or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
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.