World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. Announces Recall of Bicycles Sold at Toys “R” Us
Name of Product: Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX Bicycles
Units: About 25,000
Distributor: World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.Y.
Hazard: The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Description: The bicycle has a yellow and red painted flame pattern with a yellow fork and a sticker containing the words “Harley-Davidson” on the fork leg. Only bicycles with the following serial numbers are being recalled:
The serial number can be found on the bottom bracket shell, which is located underneath the pedals and can be viewed by turning the bicycle upside down.
Sold at: Toys “R” Us stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005 for about $80.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop riding the bicycle immediately and return it to a Toys “R” Us store for store credit in the amount of the purchase price.
Consumer Contact: Call World Wide Cycle Supply at (800) 944-9951 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Toys R Us Web site at http://www3.toysrus.com/guest/prodRecalls.cfm. These bicycles were sold through a licensing arrangement with Harley-Davidson and were not manufactured by Harley-Davidson. Consumers should not contact Harley-Davidson.