Thule Recalls RideAlong Rear-Mounted Child Bike Seats Due to Chemical Ingestion Hazard
Recall 24182 · Apr 4, 2024 · Thule
8,640
units affected
8,640
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24182
- Date
- Apr 4, 2024
- Company
- Thule
- Units affected
- 8,640
- Product
- Thule RideAlong rear-mounted Child Bike Seats
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves Thule RideAlong rear-mounted Child Bike Seat that fits most bicycle frames. It was sold in gray with a black 3-point harness padding. The model number and date code can be found on the bottom side of the seat. Only model number 100107 and date codes 21/3-23/10 (March 2021 to October 2023) are included in this recall.
What can happen
The harness padding of Thule RideAlong bike seats can contain flame-retardant DecaBDE in excess of regulatory limits, posing a chemical hazard. DecaBDE can be toxic if it is ingested or comes into contact with skin or eyes.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RideAlong seat and contact Thule Group to register for free replacement harness padding and to receive instructions on how to return the recalled padding. Thule is contacting all known consumers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- REI and baby stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Thule.com from May 2017 through October 2023 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled thule ridealong rear-mounted child bike seats?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RideAlong seat and contact Thule Group to register for free replacement harness padding and to receive instructions on how to return the recalled padding. Thule is contacting all known consumers.
What is the hazard?
The harness padding of Thule RideAlong bike seats can contain flame-retardant DecaBDE in excess of regulatory limits, posing a chemical hazard. DecaBDE can be toxic if it is ingested or comes into contact with skin or eyes.
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.