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Product recall · CPSCNovember 2, 2016Serious
Running Trainer Bicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The pedals can detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to riders.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Running Trainer to receive free replacement pedals. The firm has contacted all registered owners directly.
Who to contact: Running Trainer at 800-603-4631 from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, email at support@run4.com or online at www.run4.com and click on "Safety Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves the Gen 2 Bionic Runner bicycles that mimic running motion. The bicycles are black and have red pedals and red trim around the wheels. The bicycles have a folding frame and "BIONIC RUNNER" is printed in white on the side of the stirrups.
Details
- Units affected
- 240 (in addition, 5 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- November 2, 2016
- Brand
- Running Trainer, of Australia
- Made or distributed by
- Ship to Order, of Las Vegas, Nev.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of a pedal detaching from the bicycle, resulting in an injury to a rider who fell off the bicycle and scraped the rider's knees and finger.
Online at Running Trainer's website, www.run4.com, from May 2016 through September 2016 for about $900.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Running Trainer Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Run4.com (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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