RecalledRecall 05-256Published

World Wide Cycle Supply Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX Bicycles

CPSC, World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Toys "R" Us

Hazard
Fall
Units
About 25,000 units
Incidents
15 reports, 6 injuries
Remedy
See the notice

CPSC recall 05-256, announced September 2, 2005, covers World Wide Cycle Supply Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX Bicycles (about 25,000 units). The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries. The notice cites 15 incident reports and 6 injuries. 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 contact: call (800) 944-9951, or go to www.toysrus.com.

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

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.

Which products are included?

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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.

Incidents and injuries

World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. has received 15 reports of fork welds breaking on these bicycles. There have been reports of six riders suffering injuries, including injuries to the face, hands and mouth such as bruises, lacerations and lost teeth.

Official 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.

Product and sales details

Brand
World Wide Cycle Supply
Recall number
05-256
Units
About 25,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, from July 2002 through June 2005, for about $80.
Distributor
World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.Y.

Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX Bicycles

CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories

Recall contact information

Call World Wide Cycle Supply at (800) 944-9951 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Toys R Us Web site at www.toysrus.com. These bicycles were sold through a licensing arrangement with Harley-Davidson and were not manufactured by Harley-Davidson. Consumers should not contact Harley-Davidson.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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