CPSC recall 11-122, announced February 8, 2011, covers Tech 4 Kids OUTER EDGE Snow Bikes (about 2,100 units). The front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow bikes and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 287-4761, or go to www.outeredgeindustries.com/safetynotice.
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Which products are included?
The recall includes OUTER EDGE brand Snow MX-Ski-Doo® and the Snow MX-X Games™ snow bikes. The Snow MX-Ski-Doo snow bike is yellow and black with "Ski-Doo" printed on the steel frame and on the front ski. The Snow MX-X Games snow bike is blue and black with "Snow MX," a skull and swords printed on the steel frame and on the front ski. "OUTER EDGE" is printed on the snow bikes' packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Tech 4 Kids has received three reports of consumers falling off the recalled snow bikes and sustaining injuries as a result of the defective front ski cracking or breaking. Injuries included a cut requiring stitches and a dislocated shoulder.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow bikes and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tech 4 Kids
- Manufacturer
- Tech 4 Kids Inc., of Canada
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 11-122
- Units
- About 2,100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Costco, sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from September 2010 through January 2011 for about $150.
OUTER EDGE Snow Bikes
CPSC product type: Snowboarding
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Tech 4 Kids toll-free at (866) 287-4761 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.outeredgeindustries.com/safetynotice/
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