CPSC, Acetrike Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-992.
The recall includes bicycles having date codes of April 2000 and earlier. The date code is molded on the bicycles' left rear frame, at the point of attachment of the rear wheel. The model name is written on the bike's frame. The following models are involved: "Cool Taz", 12-inch boy's style "Sweet Tweety", 12-inch girl's style "Mudslinger", 16-inch boy's style "Secret Treasures", 16-inch girl's style "Rugrats", 16-inch boy's style "Best Friends", 16-inch girl's style "Space Racer", 12-inch boy's style "Fairy Magic", 12-inch girl's style "MX1200", 12-inch boy's style "High Gear", 12-inch boy's style "MX 1800", 16-inch boy's style
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-992.
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and call Huffy Bicycle Co. to determine if their bicycle is part of the recall. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a replacement bicycle free of charge.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Discount Department, Toy, Hardware And Sporting Goods Stores, Including Ace Hardware, Ames, Blain Supply, Kay Bee Toys, Meijers, Tru*serv And Wal-mart, Sold These Bikes Nationwide, From October 1999 Through March 2001, For Between $35 And $70. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-992.
Consumers may call (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.huffybikes.com
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Discount Department, Toy, Hardware And Sporting Goods Stores, Including Ace Hardware, Ames, Blain Supply, Kay Bee Toys, Meijers, Tru*serv And Wal-mart, Sold These Bikes Nationwide, From October 1999 Through March 2001, For Between $35 And $70. Recall FAQ
Discount Department, Toy, Hardware And Sporting Goods Stores, Including Ace Hardware, Ames, Blain Supply, Kay Bee Toys, Meijers, Tru*serv And Wal-mart, Sold These Bikes Nationwide, From October 1999 Through March 2001, For Between $35 And $70. is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC, Acetrike Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles. The notice was published on July 30, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 38,800 units are potentially affected.