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CPSC recall · Reported September 2, 2005

CPSC, World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Toys "R" Us

The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.

Recall #
05256
Affected scope
About 25,000
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World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.y. recalled The bicycle has a yellow and red painted flame pattern with a yellow fork and a sticker c… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Toys "R" Us was recalled by World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.y. in September 2, 2005. Reason: The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.. Remedy: Consumers should stop riding the bicycle immediately and return it to a Toys "R" Us store…. Verify recall #05256 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.y. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries..

Moderate
severity level
September 2, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05256 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #05256) was formally reported on September 2, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 25,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop riding the bicycle immediately and return it to a Toys "R" Us store for store credit in the amount of the purchase price. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 25,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The bicycle has a yellow and red painted flame pattern with a yellow fork and a sticker containing the words "Harley-Davidson" on the fork leg. Only bicycles with the following serial numbers are being recalled: 02F0026155 through 02F0032454 03A0007772 through 03A0013271 03A0018849 through 03A0027348 03B0004011 through 03B0007460 03C0019597 through 03C0023496 03D0006431 through 03D0008030 03E0022835 through 03E0023134 03F0027500 through 03F0031059 03F0037194 through 03F0040493 03F0026276 through 03F0033275 03F0040194 through 03F0045493 The serial number can be found on the bottom bracket shell, which is located underneath the pedals and can be viewed by turning the bicycle upside down.

Reason for recall

The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop riding the bicycle immediately and return it to a Toys "R" Us store for store credit in the amount of the purchase price.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 05256
Date reported September 2, 2005
Date initiated September 2, 2005
Recalling firm World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.y.
Affected scope About 25,000
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.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop riding the bicycle immediately and return it to a Toys "R" Us store for store credit in the amount of the p…

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The bicycle has a yellow and red painted flame pattern with a yellow fork and a sticker containing the words "Harley-Davidson" on the fork leg. Only bicycles with the following serial numbers are being recalled: 02F0026155 through 02F0032454 03A0007772 through 03A0013271 03A0018849 through 03A0027348 03B0004011 through 03B0007460 03C0019597 through 03C0023496 03D0006431 through 03D0008030 03E0022835 through 03E0023134 03F0027500 through 03F0031059 03F0037194 through 03F0040493 03F0026276 through 03F0033275 03F0040194 through 03F0045493 The serial number can be found on the bottom bracket shell, which is located underneath the pedals and can be viewed by turning the bicycle upside down.. Recalled by World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.y.. Units affected: About 25,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop riding the bicycle immediately and return it to a Toys "R" Us store for store credit in the amount of the purchase price.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 2, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05256.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05256) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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