Safety regulator, Recreational Equipment Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
Recall 06520 · Dec 22, 2005 · Recreational Equipment Inc.
2,800
units affected
2,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06520
- Date
- Dec 22, 2005
- Company
- Recreational Equipment Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,800
- Product
- Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-Speed and 6-Speed Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-speed and 6-speed bicycles are children's bicycles with 20-inch wheels, an aluminum frame, and multiple speeds. 2003-2004 model year bicycles were red/black or silver/blue frost in color; 2005-2006 model year bicycles were black/gravel or white/powder blue in color.
What can happen
The alloy frame used for these bicycles can be prone to fatigue failure. Frame failure results in the separation of the fork, head tube, and handlebar away from the rest of the bike, causing a loss of control and crash, and posing a risk of serious injury to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to the nearest REI store for a full refund or credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- REI has received four reports of frames failing. All four failures resulted in crashes, with one child sustaining a minor injury.
- Sold at
- REI stores from October 2002 through November 2005 for between $200 and $210 (depending on model year) full price and may have been sold as low as $125 on sale.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled novara dirt rider 20-inch 5-speed and 6-speed bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to the nearest REI store for a full refund or credit.
What is the hazard?
The alloy frame used for these bicycles can be prone to fatigue failure. Frame failure results in the separation of the fork, head tube, and handlebar away from the rest of the bike, causing a loss of control and crash, and posing a risk of serious injury 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.