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Meijer Stores Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Name of Product:
Various models of Huffy, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Northwoods, Pacific, Razor and Schwinn bicycles
Hazard:

Pedals on the bicycles can loosen or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
August 30, 2012
Units:
About 68,000
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com where a link to recalls can be found at the bottom of the homepage.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves two-wheeled youth and adult Huffy, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Northwoods, Pacific, Razor, and Schwinn bicycles measuring 20" or more. They were assembled on-site at Meijer stores by Serv-U-Success of Grandville, Mich. The bicycles were sold between March 2012 and August 2012 and have a Serv-U-Success assembly sticker attached. This recall does not include bicycles with Serv-U-Success assembly stickers written in green marker. The Serv-U-Success assembly sticker is located on the bottom of the bicycle frame between the pedals or on the back of the frame facing the rear tire. A full list of affected models can be found on Meijer's website at  https://www.meijer.com/assets/product_files/pdf/Huffy_Cruiser_Bikes_manual.pdf.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund or a replacement bicycle of the same type and value. Consumers will also receive a $10 store coupon.

Incidents/Injuries:

There are 29 reports of pedals detaching or coming loose during use, including 16 reports of minor injuries.

Sold Exclusively At:
Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky from March 2012 through August 2012 for between $60 to $300. Bicycles sold at Michigan Meijer stores in Cadillac, Gaylord, Petosky and Traverse City are not included in this recall.
Recall number:
12-272

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