Snow Bikes Recalled by Tech 4 Kids Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 11122 · announced February 8, 2011 · Tech 4 Kids · 2,100 units affected
The product
The recall includes OUTER EDGE brand Snow MX-Ski-Doo® and the Snow MX-X Games™ snow bikes. The Snow MX-Ski-Doo snow bike is yellow and black with "Ski-Doo" printed on the steel frame and on the front ski. The Snow MX-X Games snow bike is blue and black with "Snow MX," a skull and swords printed on the steel frame and on the front ski. "OUTER EDGE" is printed on the snow bikes' packaging.
The hazard
The front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow bikes and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Tech 4 Kids has received three reports of consumers falling off the recalled snow bikes and sustaining injuries as a result of the defective front ski cracking or breaking. Injuries included a cut requiring stitches and a dislocated shoulder.
Sold at: Costco, sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from September 2010 through January 2011 for about $150.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Tech 4 Kids toll-free at (866) 287-4761 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.outeredgeindustries.com/safetynotice/
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.