12-Inch And 16-Inch Children's BMX sidewalk bicycles
CPSC Recall #92134 - September 8, 1992
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 92134 |
| Recall Date | September 8, 1992 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Repair |
| Units Affected | 172 |
Product
12-Inch And 16-Inch Children's BMX sidewalk bicycles
Description
WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Santa Fe Trading, Inc., Houston, TX is voluntarily recalling its 12- and 16- inch BMX sidewalk bicycles. Both bicycles are equipped only with hand-brakes and the 16-inch bicycle is also free-wheeling which means the wheels operate independently of the pedal motion. Under Federal requirements, sidewalk bicycles (bicycles with a seat height less than 25 inches in the highest adjustable position) may not be free-wheeling and may not have handbrakes only. Sidewalk bicycles that fail to meet these requirements present a significant risk of injury to a young child who might not be able to stop the bicycle with a handbrake. The sidewalk bicycles being recalled are: Name of the Product: 12-inch Sidewalk Bicycle Brand Name/Model #: BMX/901 Country of Origin: Taiwan Number of Units Sold: 146 Dates of Sale: May 27, 1992 - June 10, 1992 Distribution: Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana How Discovered: CPSC/Customs Surveillance Program at the Port of Houston Retail Price: Approximately $40.00 Name of the Product: 16-inch Sidewalk Bicycle Brand Name: BMX [no model number] Country of Origin: China Number of Units Sold: 172 Dates of Sale: April - June 1992 Distribution: Texas, Oklahoma How Discovered: Follow-Up CPSC Inspection Retail Price: Approximately $60.00 Consumers who have these bicycles should contact the retail store where the bicycle was purchased to arrange for repairs which will bring these bicycles into compliance. The handbrakes will also be removed from the 12-inch bicycle. The 16-inch bicycle will be retrofitted with a new seat post to raise the seat so that the bicycle will no longer be a "sidewalk" bicycle capable of being ridden by small children unable to use handbrakes. In lieu of these repairs, consumers may also request a refund of the purchase price. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these bicycles. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Santa Fe Trading, Inc., is out of business, and therefore cannot be contacted about this recall. Consumers can only deal with the retail store where they bought the product. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.
Hazard
Both bicycles are equipped with only handbrakes; the 16-inch bicycle is also free-wheeling, which means the wheels operate independently of the pedal motion. Under Federal requirements, sidewalk bicycles may not be free-wheeling and may not have handbrakes only.
Incidents & Injuries
Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these bicycles. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers with these bicycles should contact the retail store where the bike was purchased and arrange for repairs which will bring the bikes into compliance. In lieu of repairs, consumers may also request a refund of the purchase price.Santa Fe Trading, Inc., is out of business, and therefore cannot be contacted about this recall. Consumers can only deal with the retail store where they bought the product.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.