The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12207·Announced 2012-06-27

Big Cat Recalls Musashi Recumbent Bicycles Due to Frame Crack Hazard

Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles is recalling about 170 Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycles because the frame can crack, causing the rider to lose control and crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (frame cracking) that can cause a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles LLC is recalling model year 2010 Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycles. The recall involves approximately 170 units sold in various colors, including black, white, silver, and yellow. The bicycles were sold through Catbike authorized dealers nationwide from February 2010 through December 2010 for about $2,350.

The recall is being issued because the bicycle frame can crack. This defect can cause the rider to lose control and crash. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact a Catbike dealer for a free frame replacement. The serial numbers included in this recall range from CBM0002 to CBM0170. The serial number is located underneath the main frame where the seat bottom is located. For additional information, consumers can contact Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles toll-free at (866) 276-2281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.catrike.com.

The recalled product

Product
Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycle
Manufacturer
Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles LLC, of Winter Garden, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
170

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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