CPSC, Lida Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men's Bicycles
CPSC recall 03018 · announced October 17, 2002 · Lida Bicycle Co · 2,400 units affected
The product
The bicycle is a 26-inch, 21-speed, dual-suspension men's bicycle with a double-bar, white frame. "Kent" is written on the down tube and head tube of the bicycle. The decal reading "2100DH" or "PRO-X" appears on the top tube near the head of the bicycle.
The hazard
The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Lida Bicycle and the bicycle distributor, Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., have received four reports of the frames of these bicycles breaking. Two riders suffered minor contusions and abrasions. The other two riders were not injured.
Sold at: Discount department stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, and independent bicycle shops in New York and New Jersey sold these bicycles, from April 2002 through August 2002, for between $200 and $250.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers should call Kent Bicycles at (800) 451- 5368 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.