VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes
Published September 9, 2021
Summary
CPSC records recall 21781, published September 9, 2021. Reported units: About 280.
What's the hazard
The bicycles have handbrakes but no footbrakes. Federal regulations require the bicycles be equipped with both handbrakes and footbrakes. Sidewalk bicycles with handbrakes, but no footbrakes, may present a risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles using handbrakes only.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and stop using them. Wiggle Ltd. is contacting all purchasers directly and is providing a free replacement wheel with footbrake.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Wiggle Ltd., of UK
- Distributor
- Online at www.wiggle.com and www.chainreactioncycles.com from January 2017 through April 2021 for about $280 for the VITUS 14 and about $300 for the VITUS 16 Kids Bikes.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 21781 on September 9, 2021. Reported hazard: The bicycles have handbrakes but no footbrakes. Federal regulations require the bicycles be equipped with both handbrakes and footbrakes. Sidewalk bicycles with handbrakes, but no footbrakes, may present a risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles using handbrakes only.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and stop using them. Wiggle Ltd. is contacting all purchasers directly and is providing a free replacement wheel with footbrake.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Wiggle Ltd., of UK.