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CPSC, Lida Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men's Bicycles
Recalled October 17, 2002 · CPSC recall 03018 · Lida Bicycle
Hazard
The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
Units
About 2,400
Incidents / injuries
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.
Description
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
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.
Product
Men's Bicycles
Manufacturer(s)
Lida Bicycle Co. Ltd., of China
Distributed by
Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →