Safety regulator, Kent International Inc. Announce Recall of "Midget Racer" Mini-Bicycles
Recall 02081 · Jan 3, 2002 · Kent International Inc.
28,000
units affected
28,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02081
- Date
- Jan 3, 2002
- Company
- Kent International Inc.
- Units affected
- 28,000
- Product
- Midget Racer mini-bicycle
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The "Midget Racer" mini-bicycle is yellow with 8-inch black rubber tires, black seat and black handgrips. The mini-bicycle is about 31 inches long and 23 inches high. "MIDGET RACER" and "KENT" are written in red lettering on the frame of the bicycle. Kent previously notified many of the consumers who purchased the recalled mini-bicycles about the recall, but about 2,200 of the mini- bicycles still have not been returned. All Kent mini-bicycles have black plastic caps on the tops of the front-wheel fork. Kent mini-bicycles with black plastic caps covering the chrome portion of the tops and sides of the front-wheel fork are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and cause the rider to lose control and crash.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these Midget Racer mini-bicycles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or to receive a replacement mini-bicycle.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kent International has not received any reports of injuries or incidents relating to the front forks on these mini-bicycles breaking. This recall is being conducted to prevent possible injuries.
- Sold at
- Discount department, bicycle, wholesale club and toy stores sold these mini-bicycles in New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Minnesota and Massachusetts, from October 2001 through November 2001, for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled midget racer mini-bicycle?
Consumers should stop using these Midget Racer mini-bicycles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or to receive a replacement mini-bicycle.
What is the hazard?
The front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and 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.