CPSC recall · Reported January 29, 2001
CPSC, Seattle Bike Supply Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
Because the bikes' pedals are too low to the ground, they fail to meet federal bicycle standards. Children can lose control when a pedal strikes the ground, causing falls and inju…
Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash. recalled Bicycles that are part of this recall are all model year 2001 Torker Blaster 16-inch Boy'….
CPSC, Seattle Bike Supply Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles was recalled by Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash. in January 29, 2001. Reason: Because the bikes' pedals are too low to the ground, they fail to meet federal bicycle standards. Children ca…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately, and return them to the store where …. Verify recall #01074 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-Because the bikes' pedals are too low to the ground, they fail to meet federal bicycle standards. Children ca….
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- January 29, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01074 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
Bicycles that are part of this recall are all model year 2001 Torker Blaster 16-inch Boy's bicycles in red, black, blue, or chrome, and Sunflower 16-inch Girl's bicycles in yellow, pink or florescent green. The Torker brand name and the model names are on the frames.
Reason for recall
Because the bikes' pedals are too low to the ground, they fail to meet federal bicycle standards. Children can lose control when a pedal strikes the ground, causing falls and injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01074 |
| Date reported | January 29, 2001 |
| Date initiated | January 29, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash. |
| Affected scope | About 1,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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