CPSC, Acetrike Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles

Active Recall Announced July 30, 2001 CPSC #01212

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CPSC, Acetrike Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles is CPSC recall #01212, announced on July 30, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes bicycles having date codes of April 2000 and earlier. The date code is molded on the bicycles' left rear frame, at the point of attachment of the rear wheel. The model name is written on the bike's frame. The following models are involved: "Cool Taz", 12-inch boy's style "Sweet Tweety", 12-inch girl's style "Mudslinger", 16-inch boy's style "Secret Treasures", 16-inch girl's style "Rugrats", 16-inch boy's style "Best Friends", 16-inch girl's style "Space Racer", 12-inch boy's style "Fairy Magic", 12-inch girl's style "MX1200", 12-inch boy's style "High Gear", 12-inch boy's style "MX 1800", 16-inch boy's style The remedy is consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and call huffy bicycle co. to determine if their bicycle is part of the recall. consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a replacement bicycle free of charge.. Affected brands: Acetrike Bicycle Co., Huffy Bicycle Co..

Hazard

The recall includes bicycles having date codes of April 2000 and earlier. The date code is molded on the bicycles' left rear frame, at the point of attachment of the rear wheel. The model name is written on the bike's frame. The following models are involved: "Cool Taz", 12-inch boy's style "Sweet Tweety", 12-inch girl's style "Mudslinger", 16-inch boy's style "Secret Treasures", 16-inch girl's style "Rugrats", 16-inch boy's style "Best Friends", 16-inch girl's style "Space Racer", 12-inch boy's style "Fairy Magic", 12-inch girl's style "MX1200", 12-inch boy's style "High Gear", 12-inch boy's style "MX 1800", 16-inch boy's style

Affected products

Children's sidewalk bicycles

Recalled brands

Acetrike Bicycle Co., Huffy Bicycle Co.

Remedy

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and call Huffy Bicycle Co. to determine if their bicycle is part of the recall. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a replacement bicycle free of charge.

Recall date

July 30, 2001

Categories

Bicycles & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01212?

CPSC recall #01212 covers CPSC, Acetrike Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 30, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes bicycles having date codes of April 2000 and earlier. The date code is molded on the bicycles' left rear frame, at the point of attachment of the rear wheel. The model name is written on the bike's frame. The following models are involved: "Cool Taz", 12-inch boy's style "Sweet Tweety", 12-inch girl's style "Mudslinger", 16-inch boy's style "Secret Treasures", 16-inch girl's style "Rugrats", 16-inch boy's style "Best Friends", 16-inch girl's style "Space Racer", 12-inch boy's style "Fairy Magic", 12-inch girl's style "MX1200", 12-inch boy's style "High Gear", 12-inch boy's style "MX 1800", 16-inch boy's style

What is the remedy for recall #01212?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01212 is consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and call huffy bicycle co. to determine if their bicycle is part of the recall. consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a replacement bicycle free of charge.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Acetrike Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Acetrike-Bicycle-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Bicycles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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