CPSC recall · Reported September 24, 2015
Wishbone Design Recalls Recycled Edition Bikes Due to Injury Hazard
The handlebar can pinch fingers placed at the center where the handlebar connects to the bike frame.
The CPSC recalled The Wishbone Recycled (RE) Bikes are made from recycled black plastic materials with 12-i….
Wishbone Design Recalls Recycled Edition Bikes Due to Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 24, 2015. Reason: The handlebar can pinch fingers placed at the center where the handlebar connects to the bike frame.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bike, take it away from children and contact …. Verify recall #15251 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The handlebar can pinch fingers placed at the center where the handlebar connects to the bike frame..
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- agency class
- September 24, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15251 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 Wishbone Recycled (RE) Bikes are made from recycled black plastic materials with 12-inch, air-filled white rubber tires. The adjustable seat height ranges from 9 to 20 inches. The bikes weigh about 10 pounds. The two recalled bikes include one 3-in-1 model, which is adjustable as a 3-wheeler or 2-wheeler with a high seat or low seat; and one 2-wheeler model, which is adjustable with a high or low seat. The date codes for production appear in a round dial on the front frame of the bikes under the seat. Date codes are either December 2013 or May 2014. The year appears in the center of the dial and the arrow points to the month. There is also a Wishbone logo embossed on each bike fork.
Reason for recall
The handlebar can pinch fingers placed at the center where the handlebar connects to the bike frame.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the bike, take it away from children and contact Wishbone or the store where the bike was purchased for a free neoprene cover for the handlebar.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15251 |
| Date reported | September 24, 2015 |
| Date initiated | September 24, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 400 (an additional 4,600 were sold outside the United States) |
| 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 the bike, take it away from children and contact Wishbone or the store where the bike was…
- Check the recall number (15251) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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