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CPSC recall · Reported January 3, 2002

CPSC, Kent International Inc. Announce Recall of "Midget Racer" Mini-Bicycles

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 3, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02081.

Q: How do I report an injury from a recalled product?

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

The front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and cause the rider to lose control and crash.

Recall #: 02081
Affected scope: 28,000

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Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. recalled The "Midget Racer" mini-bicycle is yellow with 8-inch black rubber tires, black seat and ….

CPSC, Kent International Inc. Announce Recall of "Midget Racer" Mini-Bicycles was recalled by Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. in January 3, 2002. Reason: The front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and cause the rider to lose control and c…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these Midget Racer mini-bicycles immediately and return them …. Verify recall #02081 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-The front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and cause the rider to lose control and c….

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agency class: 28K units
affected scope: January 3, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02081 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The "Midget Racer" mini-bicycle is yellow with 8-inch black rubber tires, black seat and black handgrips. The mini-bicycle is about 31 inches long and 23 inches high. "MIDGET RACER" and "KENT" are written in red lettering on the frame of the bicycle. Kent previously notified many of the consumers who purchased the recalled mini-bicycles about the recall, but about 2,200 of the mini- bicycles still have not been returned. All Kent mini-bicycles have black plastic caps on the tops of the front-wheel fork. Kent mini-bicycles with black plastic caps covering the chrome portion of the tops and sides of the front-wheel fork are not included in this recall.

Reason for recall

The front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and cause the rider to lose control and crash.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these Midget Racer mini-bicycles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or to receive a replacement mini-bicycle.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02081
Date reported	January 3, 2002
Date initiated	January 3, 2002
Recalling firm	Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.j.
Affected scope	28,000
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.

Scale of Impact

28,000 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall

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Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these Midget Racer mini-bicycles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and cause the rider to lose control and crash.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these Midget Racer mini-bicycles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or to receive a replacement mini-bicycle.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 3, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02081.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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