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CPSC, Kent International Inc. Announce Recall of "Midget Racer" Mini-Bicycles

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Name of Product:
"Midget Racer" mini-bicycle
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:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
January 03, 2002
Units:

28,000

Consumer Contact

For further information, call Kent International at (800) 451-5368 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

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.

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.

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.
Recall number:
02-081

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