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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1992-06-17

Radio Flyer, Inc. Recalls Children's Bicycles

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What happened

Radio Flyer, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 137 twelve-inch children's bicycles sold nationwide in May 1992 under the model names "Totally Rad Flyer Bicycle" (#TR12) and "Little Miss Flyer Bicycle" (#LM13). The bicycles are equipped with handbrakes only and lack footbrakes, which violates federal requirements. The CPSC believes this presents a significant risk of injury to young children who may be unable to stop the bicycles using handbrakes alone.

Consumers who purchased these bicycles should contact the retail store where they bought the bike to arrange either modifications to bring the bicycle into compliance with federal standards or to request a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Radio Flyer, Inc. at 1-800-621-7613.

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

Hazard

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Details from the source

September 17, 1992 Release # 92-137 Radio Flyer, Inc. Recalls Children's Bicycles PRODUCT: Radio Flyer, Inc.'s #TR12 "Totally Rad Flyer Bicycle," and #LM13 "Little Miss Flyer Bicycle." Both bicycles are labeled "Radio Flyer" and are 12-inch girls' and boys' bicycles with training wheels. PROBLEM: Both bicycles are equipped with only handbrakes and no footbrakes. Under Federal requirements, these bicycles may not be freewheeling and if equipped with handbrakes, they must also have footbrakes. WHAT TO DO: Consumers with these bicycles should contact the retail store where the bike was purchased and arrange for modifications which will bring the bikes into compliance. In lieu of modifications, consumers may also request a refund of the purchase price. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Radio Flyer, Inc. of Chicago, IL, is voluntarily recalling 137 12-inch girls' and boys' bicycles with training wheels. Both bicycles are equipped with handbrakes, but no footbrakes. Federal regulations require that these bicycles not be equipped with handbrakes only. CPSC believes that sidewalk bicycles with handbrakes, but without footbrakes may present a significant risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles with handbrakes. The models involved in this recall are #TR12 "Totally Rad Flyer Bicycle" and #LM13 "Little Miss Flyer Bicycle." Both are labeled "Radio Flyer." These bicycles were imported from Taiwan and sold nationwide during May 1992 in toy and retail stores, including Pay N Save Drug, Mills Fleet Farm, Bi-Mart Corporation, and Toys R Us. The bikes sold for approximately $50.00 each. The potentially hazardous bicycles were identified during a joint surveillance program conducted between CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Chicago. Consumers who have these bicycles should contact the retail store where they were purchased and arrange for modifications to bring these bicycles into compliance. In lieu of modifications, consumers may request a refund of the purchase price. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Radio Flyer, Inc. at 1-800-621-7613

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