REI Recalls Co-op Cycles REV Children's Bicycles with Training Wheels Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall 24283 · Jun 27, 2024 · Rei
75,860
units affected
75,860
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24283
- Date
- Jun 27, 2024
- Company
- Rei
- Units affected
- 75,860
- Product
- Co-op Cycles REV 12-, 16-, or 20-inch Kid's Bicycles with training wheels (all model years 2022-2024)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves REI Co-op Cycles REV 12-, 16-, or 20-inch kid's bicycles (all model years 2022-2024). Serial numbers included in the recall begin with "ET22," "ET23," "01VX" or "07VX." The serial number is printed underneath the bike frame on the bottom bracket or down tube. Brand Model SKU/Article # Color Co-op Cycles REV 12 Kids Bike 190741 BONDI (green) Co-op Cycles REV 12 Kids Bike 190741 PENCIL (yellow) Co-op Cycles REV 16 Kids Bike 190742 SURFS UP (blue) Co-op Cycles REV 16 Kids Bike 190742 CATCH UP (red) Co-op Cycles REV 16 Kids Bike 190743 FOUR LEAF (green) Co-op Cycles REV 20 Kids Bike 190743 PLUM BURST (purple)
What can happen
The training wheel assembly knob can loosen and detach from the bicycle, posing fall and injury hazards to the riders.
The fix
If training wheels are being used, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle, and contact their local REI store to schedule a free repair that includes replacement training wheel attachments. If it is not possible to visit an REI store, contact REI for a free repair kit to be shipped. If the bicycle is being ridden without training wheels, customers can continue using the bicycle.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the training wheels falling off. Injuries included reports of scrapes, bruising, and one involving broken arms.
- Sold at
- REI stores nationwide and online at REI.com from March 2022 through May 2024 for between $200 and $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled co-op cycles rev 12-, 16-, or 20-inch kid's bicycles with training wheels (all model years 2022-2024)?
If training wheels are being used, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle, and contact their local REI store to schedule a free repair that includes replacement training wheel attachments. If it is not possible to visit an REI store, contact REI for a free repair kit to be shipped. If the bicycle.
What is the hazard?
The training wheel assembly knob can loosen and detach from the bicycle, posing fall and injury hazards to the riders.
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.