CPSC recall 12-272, announced August 30, 2012, covers Meijer Various models of Huffy, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Northwoods, Pacific, Razor and Schwinn bicycles (about 68,000 units). Pedals on the bicycles can loosen or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider. The notice cites 29 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund or a replacement bicycle of the same type and value. Recall contact: call (800) 927-8699, or go to www.meijer.com.
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The bicycles were sold between March 2012 and August 2012 and have a Serv-U-Success assembly sticker attached.
Which products are included?
This recall involves two-wheeled youth and adult Huffy, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Northwoods, Pacific, Razor, and Schwinn bicycles measuring 20" or more. They were assembled on-site at Meijer stores by Serv-U-Success of Grandville, Mich. The bicycles were sold between March 2012 and August 2012 and have a Serv-U-Success assembly sticker attached. This recall does not include bicycles with Serv-U-Success assembly stickers written in green marker. The Serv-U-Success assembly sticker is located on the bottom of the bicycle frame between the pedals or on the back of the frame facing the rear tire. A full list of affected models can be found on Meijer's website at https://www.meijer.com/assets/product_files/pdf/Huffy_Cruiser_Bikes_manual.pdf.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Pedals on the bicycles can loosen or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
There are 29 reports of pedals detaching or coming loose during use, including 16 reports of minor injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund or a replacement bicycle of the same type and value. Consumers will also receive a $10 store coupon.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Meijer
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 12-272
- Units
- About 68,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky from March 2012 through August 2012 for between $60 to $300. Bicycles sold at Michigan Meijer stores in Cadillac, Gaylord, Petosky and Traverse City are not included in this recall.
- Distributor
- Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Various models of Huffy, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Northwoods, Pacific, Razor and Schwinn bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com where a link to recalls can be found at the bottom of the homepage.
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