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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2002-01-03

CPSC, Kent International Inc. Announce Recall of "Midget Racer" Mini-Bicycles

Is my product affected?

Midget Racer mini-bicycle

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Kent International Inc. are recalling "Midget Racer" mini-bicycles due to a hazard with the front fork assembly. The front fork can loosen or break, which may cause the rider to lose control and crash. The recalled mini-bicycles are yellow with 8-inch black rubber tires, black seats, and black handgrips, measuring approximately 31 inches long and 23 inches high, with "MIDGET RACER" and "KENT" written in red lettering on the frame. Kent has already notified many consumers about this recall, but approximately 2,200 of these mini-bicycles have not yet been returned.

According to the recall notice, consumers who own these mini-bicycles should stop using them immediately and return them to the place of purchase. At the retailer, consumers can either receive a refund or exchange the mini-bicycle for a replacement. Mini-bicycles with black plastic caps covering the chrome portion of the front-wheel fork tops and sides are not included in this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and cause the rider to lose control and crash.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using these Midget Racer mini-bicycles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or to receive a replacement mini-bicycle.

Details from the source

The "Midget Racer" mini-bicycle is yellow with 8-inch black rubber tires, black seat and black handgrips. The mini-bicycle is about 31 inches long and 23 inches high. "MIDGET RACER" and "KENT" are written in red lettering on the frame of the bicycle. Kent previously notified many of the consumers who purchased the recalled mini-bicycles about the recall, but about 2,200 of the mini- bicycles still have not been returned. All Kent mini-bicycles have black plastic caps on the tops of the front-wheel fork. Kent mini-bicycles with black plastic caps covering the chrome portion of the tops and sides of the front-wheel fork are not included in this recall.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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