CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles

The alloy frame used for these bicycles can be prone to fatigue failure. Frame failure results in the separation of the fork, head tube, and handlebar away from the rest of the bi…

Recall #: 06520
Affected scope: About 2,800

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Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash. recalled The Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-speed and 6-speed bicycles are children's bicycles with 2….

CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles was recalled by Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash. in December 22, 2005. Reason: The alloy frame used for these bicycles can be prone to fatigue failure. Frame failure results in the separat…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to the nearest REI…. Verify recall #06520 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The alloy frame used for these bicycles can be prone to fatigue failure. Frame failure results in the separat….

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agency class: December 22, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06520 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

The Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-speed and 6-speed bicycles are children's bicycles with 20-inch wheels, an aluminum frame, and multiple speeds. 2003-2004 model year bicycles were red/black or silver/blue frost in color; 2005-2006 model year bicycles were black/gravel or white/powder blue in color.

Reason for recall

The alloy frame used for these bicycles can be prone to fatigue failure. Frame failure results in the separation of the fork, head tube, and handlebar away from the rest of the bike, causing a loss of control and crash, and posing a risk of serious injury to the rider.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to the nearest REI store for a full refund or credit.

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	06520
Date reported	December 22, 2005
Date initiated	December 22, 2005
Recalling firm	Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash.
Affected scope	About 2,800
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 immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to the nearest REI store for a full refund or credit.

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to the nearest REI store for a full refund or credit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 22, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06520.

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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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