Running Trainer Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Run4.com (Recall Alert)
Recall 17708 · Nov 2, 2016 · Running Trainer
240
units affected
240
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17708
- Date
- Nov 2, 2016
- Company
- Running Trainer
- Units affected
- 240
- Product
- Bionic runner bicycles
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the Gen 2 Bionic Runner bicycles that mimic running motion. The bicycles are black and have red pedals and red trim around the wheels. The bicycles have a folding frame and "BIONIC RUNNER" is printed in white on the side of the stirrups.
What can happen
The pedals can detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to riders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Running Trainer to receive free replacement pedals. The firm has contacted all registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a pedal detaching from the bicycle, resulting in an injury to a rider who fell off the bicycle and scraped the rider's knees and finger.
- Sold at
- Online at Running Trainer's website, www.run4.com, from May 2016 through September 2016 for about $900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bionic runner bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Running Trainer to receive free replacement pedals. The firm has contacted all registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The pedals can detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to 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.