CPSC recall 16-723, announced January 21, 2016, covers Mindware Children's bikes (about 29,000 units). Overinflated tires can cause the wheel rims to crack and send pieces of the plastic rim flying, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The notice cites 19 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled bikes until the tires are deflated to a pressure at or below 32 psi and contact Chillafish for a free repair. Recall contact: call 888-666-7689, or go to www.chillafish.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.
Item reference number CPMX01BLU, CPMX01LIM, CPMX01PIN, CPMX01RED or CPMX01YEL is on a label on the bottom of the bike frame.
Which products are included?
This recall includes all Chillafish BMXie, Chillafish Jack and Chillafish Josie balance bikes. The bikes were designed for children ages 2 to 5 and have no pedals and no chains. BMXie bikes are made of plastic. The bikes are about 31.5 inches long with a seat that can be adjusted from about 12.5 inches high to about 15.5 inches high and have a detachable foot support. BMXie bikes were sold in the colors blue, lime green, pink, red and yellow. Item reference number CPMX01BLU, CPMX01LIM, CPMX01PIN, CPMX01RED or CPMX01YEL is on a label on the bottom of the bike frame. Jack and Josie bikes have steel frames. The bikes are about 34 inches long with a seat that can be adjusted from about 14 inches high to about 17 inches high. Jack bikes were sold in a black and orange color scheme with flames on the crosstube and item reference number CPJJ02BLA on a label on the bottom of the bike frame. Josie bikes were sold in a white and pink color scheme with flowers on the crosstube and item reference number CPJJ02WHI on a label on the bottom of the bike frame.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Overinflated tires can cause the wheel rims to crack and send pieces of the plastic rim flying, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Chillafish has received 19 reports of plastic separating from the rims, including two reports of consumers being cut by flying plastic when pieces of the plastic rim were expelled.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled bikes until the tires are deflated to a pressure at or below 32 psi and contact Chillafish for a free repair. Chillafish is contacting consumers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Mindware
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 16-723
- Units
- About 29,000 (in addition, 268 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sam's Club stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com and ToysRUs.com from November 2013 through November 2015 for between $55 and $80.
- Importer
- Mindware Corp., of Omaha, Neb., Northwest Synergy, of Redmond, Wash., Wal-Mart Stores, of Bentonville, Ark.
- Distributor
- The Chillafish Company, of Belgium
Children's bikes
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Chillafish toll-free at 888-666-7689 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday excluding holidays, or online at www.chillafish.com and click on Safety for more information.
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