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

Reported: September 2, 2005 Initiated: September 2, 2005 #05256

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

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.

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.