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Flat River Group Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards; Violation of Federal Safety Regulations for Bicycles
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24104
Flat River Group Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards; Violation of Federal Safety Regulations for Bicycles
Flat River Group, of Belding, Michigan · NextGen Children's Bicycles
Product Description
This recall involves HolaBelle NextGen 10-inch, 12-inch, 16-inch and 20-inch children's bicycles. The bicycles were sold in black, blue, red, purple and pink. The NextGen logo is printed across either the top tube or down tube of the frame on the bikes.
Hazard
The bicycles do not meet U.S. safety standards for bicycles, posing crash and injury hazards to children. The 10-inch, 12-inch, and 16-inch bicycles are equipped with hand brakes but no footbrakes. The 20-inch bicycles are not equipped with a chain guard and the pedals do not come with reflectors. Federal regulations require bicycles with seat heights that measure at or below 25 inches to be equipped with foot brakes and require a full coverage chain guard, intended to prevent entrapment of clothing or body parts.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children, stop using them, and contact the firm for instructions on returning the bicycles for a full refund.
Refund
411 Press Analysis
Flat River Group, of Belding, Michigan has voluntarily recalled about 22,700 of NextGen Children's Bicycles as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on February 1, 2024. The bicycles do not meet U.S. safety standards for bicycles, posing crash and injury hazards to children. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should obtain a full refund. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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