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Meijer Stores Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: August 30, 2012 Initiated: August 30, 2012 #12272

Product Description

This recall involves two-wheeled youth and adult Huffy, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Northwoods, Pacific, Razor, and Schwinn bicycles measuring 20" or more. They were assembled on-site at Meijer stores by Serv-U-Success of Grandville, Mich. The bicycles were sold between March 2012 and August 2012 and have a Serv-U-Success assembly sticker attached. This recall does not include bicycles with Serv-U-Success assembly stickers written in green marker. The Serv-U-Success assembly sticker is located on the bottom of the bicycle frame between the pedals or on the back of the frame facing the rear tire. A full list of affected models can be found on Meijer's website at https://www.meijer.com/assets/product_files/pdf/Huffy_Cruiser_Bikes_manual.pdf.

Reason for Recall

Pedals on the bicycles can loosen or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund or a replacement bicycle of the same type and value. Consumers will also receive a $10 store coupon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves two-wheeled youth and adult Huffy, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Northwoods, Pacific, Razor, and Schwinn bicycles measuring 20" or more. They were assembled on-site at Meijer stores by Serv-U-Success of Grandville, Mich. The bicycles were sold between March 2012 and August 2012 and have a Serv-U-Success assembly sticker attached. This recall does not include bicycles with Serv-U-Success assembly stickers written in green marker. The Serv-U-Success assembly sticker is located on the bottom of the bicycle frame between the pedals or on the back of the frame facing the rear tire. A full list of affected models can be found on Meijer's website at https://www.meijer.com/assets/product_files/pdf/Huffy_Cruiser_Bikes_manual.pdf.. Recalled by Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.. Units affected: About 68,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Pedals on the bicycles can loosen or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund or a replacement bicycle of the same type and value. Consumers will also receive a $10 store coupon.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 30, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12272.