CPSC recall 24-182, announced April 4, 2024, covers Thule RideAlong rear-mounted Child Bike Seats (about 8,640 units). The harness padding of Thule RideAlong bike seats can contain flame-retardant DecaBDE in excess of regulatory limits, posing a chemical hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RideAlong seat and contact Thule Group to register for free replacement harness padding and to receive instructions on how to return the recalled padding. Recall contact: call 888-816-0228, go to www.thule.com/recallthuleridealongamer, or email thuleridealong.americas@thule.com.
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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 model number and date code can be found on the bottom side of the seat.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Thule RideAlong rear-mounted Child Bike Seat that fits most bicycle frames. It was sold in gray with a black 3-point harness padding. The model number and date code can be found on the bottom side of the seat. Only model number 100107 and date codes 21/3-23/10 (March 2021 to October 2023) are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The harness padding of Thule RideAlong bike seats can contain flame-retardant DecaBDE in excess of regulatory limits, posing a chemical hazard. DecaBDE can be toxic if it is ingested or comes into contact with skin or eyes.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RideAlong seat and contact Thule Group to register for free replacement harness padding and to receive instructions on how to return the recalled padding. Thule is contacting all known consumers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Thule
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 24-182
- Units
- About 8,640 (In addition, about 3,880 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Poland
- Sold at / sales period
- REI and baby stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Thule.com from May 2017 through October 2023 for about $300.
- Importer
- Thule, of Seymour, Connecticut
Recall contact information
Thule toll-free at 888-816-0228 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at thuleridealong.americas@thule.com or online at www.thule.com/recallthuleridealongamer or www.thule.com and go to the "Product Support" column at the bottom of the page and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
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