CPSCGeneral Alert
Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles Recalls Bicycle Due to Crash Hazard
Published: June 27, 2012Recall ID: 12207Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle frame can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves model year 2010 Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycles. The bicycles were sold in the following colors: black, white, silver, yellow, orange, red, lime green, pink, blue, candy purple, candy red, candy green, candy blue and sparkle orange. "Musashi" is printed on the frame and "Catbike" is printed on the seat, frame and headrest. Serial numbers CBM0002 to CBM0170 are included in this recall. The serial number can be found underneath the main frame where the seat bottom is located.
Affected Products
Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Big-Cat-Human-Powered-Vehicles-Recalls-Bicycle-Due-to-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles Recalls Bicycle Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12207.12207.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Catbike Musashi Recumbent Serial # Location |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle frame can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycle |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 170 units |
| Recall I D | 1078 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact a Catbike dealer for a free frame replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Catbike authorized dealers nationwide from February 2010 through December 2010 for about $2,350. |
| Recall Date | 2012-06-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2010 Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycles. The bicycles were sold in the following colors: black, white, silver, yellow, orange, red, lime green, pink, blue, candy purple, candy red, candy green, candy blue and sparkle orange. "Musashi" is printed on the frame and "Catbike" is printed on the seat, frame and headrest. Serial numbers CBM0002 to CBM0170 are included in this recall. The serial number can be found underneath the main frame where the seat bottom is located. |
| Recall Number | 12207 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles LLC, of Winter Garden, Fla. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please contact Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles toll-free at (866) 276-2281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.catrike.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmBig Cat Human Powered Vehicles LLC, of Winter Garden, Fla.