Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 Kids Bikes Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Imported by Wiggle (Recall Alert)
USVitus 14 and Vitus 16 Kids Bikes Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Imported by Wiggle (Recall Alert)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycles have handbrakes but no footbrakes. Federal regulations require the bicycles be equipped with both handbrakes and footbrakes. Sidewalk bicycles with handbrakes, but no footbrakes, may present a risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles using handbrakes only.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes. The bicycles were sold with 14-inch wheels for kids ages 3 to 5 years and 16-inch wheels for kids ages 4 to 6 years. They were sold in multiple colors. VITUS is printed across the frame of the bicycle.
Affected Products
VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Vitus-14-and-Vitus-16-Kids-Bikes-Recalled-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Imported-by-Wiggle-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 Kids Bikes Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Imported by Wiggle (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2021-09-09 at 12.07.48 PM.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled VITUS Kids Bike (Purple) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2021-09-09 at 12.07.52 PM.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled VITUS Kids Bike (Blue/lime green) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2021-09-09 at 12.07.56 PM.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled VITUS Kids Bike (Silver) |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycles have handbrakes but no footbrakes. Federal regulations require the bicycles be equipped with both handbrakes and footbrakes. Sidewalk bicycles with handbrakes, but no footbrakes, may present a risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles using handbrakes only. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 280 |
| Recall I D | 9142 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and stop using them. Wiggle Ltd. is contacting all purchasers directly and is providing a free replacement wheel with footbrake. |
| Importers › Name | Wiggle Ltd., of UK |
| Retailers › Name | Online at www.wiggle.com and www.chainreactioncycles.com from January 2017 through April 2021 for about $280 for the VITUS 14 and about $300 for the VITUS 16 Kids Bikes. |
| Recall Date | 2021-09-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes. The bicycles were sold with 14-inch wheels for kids ages 3 to 5 years and 16-inch wheels for kids ages 4 to 6 years. They were sold in multiple colors. VITUS is printed across the frame of the bicycle. |
| Recall Number | 21781 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Online at www.wiggle.com and click on "Returns" under customer service or www.chainreactions.com and click on "Returning an item" under customer service or email at support@wiggle.com if you purchased your bike from Wiggle, and customerservice@chainreactioncycles.com if you purchased your bike from Chain Reaction Cycles. Include "Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 Kids Bike Recall" in the subject line of your email message, and you will be contacted within 24 hours. |
| Last Publish Date | 2021-09-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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