CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
Published: December 22, 2005Recall ID: 06520Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-Speed and 6-Speed Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Recreational-Equipment-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Bicycles |
| Title | CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f5a6bf0dc4aa4f588e1be6c348550ecc.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/680512ed07414620be73c6ec923afaef.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | REI has received four reports of frames failing. All four failures resulted in crashes, with one child sustaining a minor injury. |
| Products › Name | Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-Speed and 6-Speed Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,800 |
| Recall I D | 3389 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to the nearest REI store for a full refund or credit. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2005-12-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 06520 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information contact REI at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT seven days a week, or visit REI online at www.rei.com or contact your local REI store. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |