CPSC recall 06-520, announced December 22, 2005, covers Recreational Equipment Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-Speed and 6-Speed Bicycles (about 2,800 units). The alloy frame used for these bicycles can be prone to fatigue failure. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to the nearest REI store for a full refund or credit. Recall contact: call (800) 426-4840, or go to www.rei.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
REI has received four reports of frames failing. All four failures resulted in crashes, with one child sustaining a minor injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to the nearest REI store for a full refund or credit.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 06-520
- Units
- About 2,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- REI stores from October 2002 through November 2005 for between $200 and $210 (depending on model year) full price and may have been sold as low as $125 on sale.
- Distributor
- Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash.
Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch 5-Speed and 6-Speed Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information contact REI at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT seven days a week, or visit REI online at www.rei.com or contact your local REI store.
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