CPSC recall 17-708, announced November 2, 2016, covers Running Trainer Bionic runner bicycles (240 units). The pedals can detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to riders. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Running Trainer to receive free replacement pedals. Recall contact: call 800-603-4631, go to www.run4.com, or email support@run4.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Gen 2 Bionic Runner bicycles that mimic running motion. The bicycles are black and have red pedals and red trim around the wheels. The bicycles have a folding frame and "BIONIC RUNNER" is printed in white on the side of the stirrups.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pedals can detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a pedal detaching from the bicycle, resulting in an injury to a rider who fell off the bicycle and scraped the rider's knees and finger.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Running Trainer to receive free replacement pedals. The firm has contacted all registered owners directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Running Trainer
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 17-708
- Units
- 240 (in addition, 5 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Running Trainer's website, www.run4.com, from May 2016 through September 2016 for about $900.
- Importer
- Running Trainer, of Australia
- Distributor
- Ship to Order, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Recall contact information
Running Trainer at 800-603-4631 from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, email at support@run4.com or online at www.run4.com and click on "Safety Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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