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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 About 25,000 units

World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.Y. issued this CPSC recall on September 2, 2005. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 25,000 units are affected. The recall was issued because: The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

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 indicate About 25,000 units are affected.

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.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 21 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

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

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.
Units affected About 25,000
Distribution Not disclosed

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

About 25,000 units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

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.

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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).