Snow Bikes Recalled by Tech 4 Kids Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11122 · Feb 8, 2011 · Tech 4 Kids Inc.
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11122
- Date
- Feb 8, 2011
- Company
- Tech 4 Kids Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- OUTER EDGE Snow Bikes
- Product type
- Snowboarding
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall includes OUTER EDGE brand Snow MX-Ski-Doo® and the Snow MX-X Games™ snow bikes. The Snow MX-Ski-Doo snow bike is yellow and black with "Ski-Doo" printed on the steel frame and on the front ski. The Snow MX-X Games snow bike is blue and black with "Snow MX," a skull and swords printed on the steel frame and on the front ski. "OUTER EDGE" is printed on the snow bikes' packaging.
What can happen
The front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow bikes and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Tech 4 Kids has received three reports of consumers falling off the recalled snow bikes and sustaining injuries as a result of the defective front ski cracking or breaking. Injuries included a cut requiring stitches and a dislocated shoulder.
- Sold at
- Costco, sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from September 2010 through January 2011 for about $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled outer edge snow bikes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow bikes and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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.