CPSC recall 13-144, announced March 20, 2013, covers Yuba Bicycles Cargo Bikes (about 1,000 units). Passengers' feet can get caught in the rear wheel, posing a foot injury. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cargo bikes and contact Yuba Bicycles to receive free wheel covers/wheelskirts and have them installed at no cost. Recall contact: call (877) 889-9822, or go to www.yubabikes.com.
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.
The serial number range for the recalled bikes is ADA11A008000 to ACA12D018000.
Which products are included?
The recalled bicycles are Mundo V4 cargo bikes. The 26-inch bicycles have steel frames, aluminum fenders on the front and rear wheels, and a wood utility deck mounted on the rear cargo rack. The bikes come in orange, black or blue. The word "Mundo" is on the top tube of the bicycle frame and "Yuba" is on the down tube. The serial number range for the recalled bikes is ADA11A008000 to ACA12D018000. The serial number is located on the kickstand plate.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Passengers' feet can get caught in the rear wheel, posing a foot injury.
Incidents and injuries
Yuba Bicycles is aware of two reports of passengers having their feet caught in the rear wheel. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cargo bikes and contact Yuba Bicycles to receive free wheel covers/wheelskirts and have them installed at no cost.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Yuba Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 13-144
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycles dealers nationwide and by Yuba Bicycles online from May 2011 through December 2012 for about $1099.
- Importer
- Yuba Bicycles, of Sausalito, Calif.
Cargo Bikes
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Yuba Bicycles, toll-free at ?(877) 889-9822, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.yubabikes.com, then click on "Mundo V4.0 recall" under Recall near the bottom of the page for more information.
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