CPSC, Kent International Inc. Announce Recall of "Midget Racer" Mini-Bicycles
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2079.
The "Midget Racer" mini-bicycle is yellow with 8-inch black rubber tires, black seat and black handgrips. The mini-bicycle is about 31 inches long and 23 inches high. "MIDGET RACER" and "KENT" are written in red lettering on the frame of the bicycle. Kent previously notified many of the consumers who purchased the recalled mini-bicycles about the recall, but about 2,200 of the mini- bicycles still have not been returned. All Kent mini-bicycles have black plastic caps on the tops of the front-wheel fork. Kent mini-bicycles with black plastic caps covering the chrome portion of the tops and sides of the front-wheel fork are not included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2079.
Consumers should stop using these Midget Racer mini-bicycles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or to receive a replacement mini-bicycle.
✅ 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, Bicycle, Wholesale Club And Toy Stores Sold These Mini-bicycles In New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Minnesota And Massachusetts, From October 2001 Through November 2001, For About $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-2079.
For further information, call Kent International at (800) 451-5368 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Discount Department, Bicycle, Wholesale Club And Toy Stores Sold These Mini-bicycles In New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Minnesota And Massachusetts, From October 2001 Through November 2001, For About $70. Recall FAQ
Discount Department, Bicycle, Wholesale Club And Toy Stores Sold These Mini-bicycles In New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Minnesota And Massachusetts, From October 2001 Through November 2001, For About $70. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: CPSC, Kent International Inc. Announce Recall of "Midget Racer" Mini-Bicycles. The notice was published on January 3, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 28,000 units are potentially affected.