Radio Flyer Recalls 12-Inch Children's Bicycles Lacking Required Footbrakes

Plain-English summary

Radio Flyer, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 137 12-inch girls' and boys' bicycles with training wheels. The affected models are the #TR12 "Totally Rad Flyer Bicycle" and the #LM13 "Little Miss Flyer Bicycle." These bicycles were imported from Taiwan and sold nationwide in May 1992 at 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 recall is due to a non-compliance with federal regulations. The bicycles are equipped with handbrakes but lack footbrakes. Federal requirements state that these bicycles may not be freewheeling and, if equipped with handbrakes, must also have footbrakes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notes that sidewalk bicycles with only handbrakes may present a significant risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles effectively. The potentially hazardous bicycles were identified during a joint surveillance program between CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Chicago.

Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. Consumers with these bicycles should contact the retail store where they were purchased to arrange for modifications to bring the bikes into compliance. Alternatively, consumers may request a refund of the purchase price. Questions about the recall can be directed to Radio Flyer, Inc. at 1-800-621-7613.

The recalled product

Product

Radio Flyer, Inc. Recalls Children's Bicycles

Manufacturer

Toys R Us

Category

Consumer Product — Children's Bicycles

Hazard

• vehicle-accident
• injury

Distribution

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