The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·24182·Announced 2024-04-04

Thule RideAlong Rear-Mounted Child Bike Seats Recalled for Chemical Hazard

Thule is recalling about 8,640 RideAlong rear-mounted child bike seats because the harness padding can contain DecaBDE, a flame retardant, in excess of regulatory limits. DecaBDE can be toxic if ingested or if it contacts skin or eyes.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states no injuries or illnesses have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical (potential toxicity if the chemical is ingested or contacts skin or eyes). This is a precautionary recall involving a regulatory compliance issue with a chemical contaminant, which aligns with the Moderate severity criterion for low-risk situations without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Thule, of Seymour, Connecticut, is recalling about 8,640 Thule RideAlong rear-mounted child bike seats sold in the United States. The seats were sold in gray with black 3-point harness padding. Model number 100107 with date codes 21/3 through 23/10 (March 2021 to October 2023) are included in this recall.

The harness padding can contain the flame retardant DecaBDE in excess of regulatory limits, posing a chemical hazard. DecaBDE can be toxic if it is ingested or comes into contact with skin or eyes.

The recalled seats were sold at REI and baby stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and Thule.com, for about $300. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RideAlong seat and contact Thule Group to register for a free replacement harness padding and to receive instructions on how to return the recalled padding. Consumers can reach Thule toll-free at 888-816-0228 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.thule.com/recallthuleridealongamer or www.thule.com (go to the "Product Support" section and click "Product Recall").

The recalled product

Product
Thule RideAlong rear-mounted Child Bike Seats
Manufacturer
Thule, of Seymour, Connecticut
Category
Consumer Product — Child Bike Seat
Hazard
  • decabde-contamination
  • chemical-ingestion
  • skin-contact-hazard
Affected units
8,640

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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