Wishbone Design Recalls Recycled Edition Bikes Due to Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 24, 2015 CPSC #15251

Quick answer

Wishbone Design Recalls Recycled Edition Bikes Due to Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #15251, announced on September 24, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Wishbone Recycled (RE) Bikes are made from recycled black plastic materials with 12-inch, air-filled white rubber tires. The adjustable seat height ranges from 9 to 20 inches. The bikes weigh about 10 pounds. The two recalled bikes include one 3-in-1 model, which is adjustable as a 3-wheeler or 2-wheeler with a high seat or low seat; and one 2-wheeler model, which is adjustable with a high or low seat. The date codes for production appear in a round dial on the front frame of the bikes under the seat. Date codes are either December 2013 or May 2014. The year appears in the center of the dial and the arrow points to the month. There is also a Wishbone logo embossed on each bike fork. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the bike, take it away from children and contact wishbone or the store where the bike was purchased for a free neoprene cover for the handlebar.. Affected brand: Wishbone Design Studio Limited of Yardville, N.J..

Hazard

The Wishbone Recycled (RE) Bikes are made from recycled black plastic materials with 12-inch, air-filled white rubber tires. The adjustable seat height ranges from 9 to 20 inches. The bikes weigh about 10 pounds. The two recalled bikes include one 3-in-1 model, which is adjustable as a 3-wheeler or 2-wheeler with a high seat or low seat; and one 2-wheeler model, which is adjustable with a high or low seat. The date codes for production appear in a round dial on the front frame of the bikes under the seat. Date codes are either December 2013 or May 2014. The year appears in the center of the dial and the arrow points to the month. There is also a Wishbone logo embossed on each bike fork.

Affected products

Recycled Edition Bikes

Recalled brands

Wishbone Design Studio Limited of Yardville, N.J.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the bike, take it away from children and contact Wishbone or the store where the bike was purchased for a free neoprene cover for the handlebar.

Recall date

September 24, 2015

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15251?

CPSC recall #15251 covers Wishbone Design Recalls Recycled Edition Bikes Due to Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 24, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Wishbone Recycled (RE) Bikes are made from recycled black plastic materials with 12-inch, air-filled white rubber tires. The adjustable seat height ranges from 9 to 20 inches. The bikes weigh about 10 pounds. The two recalled bikes include one 3-in-1 model, which is adjustable as a 3-wheeler or 2-wheeler with a high seat or low seat; and one 2-wheeler model, which is adjustable with a high or low seat. The date codes for production appear in a round dial on the front frame of the bikes under the seat. Date codes are either December 2013 or May 2014. The year appears in the center of the dial and the arrow points to the month. There is also a Wishbone logo embossed on each bike fork.

What is the remedy for recall #15251?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15251 is consumers should immediately stop using the bike, take it away from children and contact wishbone or the store where the bike was purchased for a free neoprene cover for the handlebar.. 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 Wishbone Design Recalls Recycled Edition Bikes Due to Injury Hazard 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/2015/Wishbone-Design-Recalls-Recycled-Edition-Bikes. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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