Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX Bicycles
CPSC Recall #05-256 — September 1, 2005
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-256 |
| Recall Date | September 1, 2005 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 25,000 |
Where It Was Sold
| Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005 for about $80. |
Product
Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX Bicycles
Description
The bicycle has a yellow and red painted flame pattern with a yellow fork and a sticker containing the words "Harley-Davidson" on the fork leg. Only bicycles with the following serial numbers are being recalled:02F0026155 through 02F003245403A0007772 through 03A001327103A0018849 through 03A002734803B0004011 through 03B000746003C0019597 through 03C002349603D0006431 through 03D000803003E0022835 through 03E002313403F0027500 through 03F003105903F0037194 through 03F004049303F0026276 through 03F003327503F0040194 through 03F0045493The serial number can be found on the bottom bracket shell, which is located underneath the pedals and can be viewed by turning the bicycle upside down.
Hazard
The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents & Injuries
World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. has received 15 reports of fork welds breaking on these bicycles. There have been reports of six riders suffering injuries including injuries to the face, hands and mouth such as bruises, lacerations and lost teeth.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop riding the bicycle immediately and return it to a Toys "R" Us store for store credit in the amount of the purchase price.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace 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 (Replace) at no cost to you.
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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.