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"Midget Racer" mini-bicycle

CPSC Recall #02-081 — January 2, 2002

Recall #02-081 Date: January 2, 2002 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

"Midget Racer" mini-bicycle

Description

Kent International has not received any reports of injuries or incidents relating to the front forks on these mini-bicycles breaking. This recall is being conducted to prevent possible injuries.

Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kent International Inc. of Parsippany, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 28,000 "Midget Racer" mini-bicycles. The front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break and cause the rider to lose control and crash.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these Midget Racer mini-bicycles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or to receive a replacement mini-bicycle.

Units Affected

28,000

Sold At

Discount department, bicycle, wholesale club and toy stores sold these mini-bicycles in New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Minnesota and Massachusetts from October 2001 through November 2001 for about $70.

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