NextGen Children’s Bicycle Recall Poses Safety Risks
In a safety alert, there is a NextGen Children’s Bicycle recall on approximately 22,700 bikes due to non-compliance with U.S. bicycle safety standards, creating potential crash and injury hazards for young riders. This action highlights concerns over the absence of footbrakes on models with 10-inch, 12-inch, and 16-inch wheels and the lack of chain guards and pedal reflectors on 20-inch models, crucial features mandated by federal regulations to ensure child safety.
Recall Date: February 01, 2024
Product Description
The recall encompasses the HolaBelle NextGen 10-inch, 12-inch, 16-inch, and 20-inch children’s bicycles, available in black, blue, red, purple, and pink. Distinctively, these bikes feature the NextGen logo prominently displayed across the top tube or down tube of the frame.
Sales Information
Retailers sold these bicycles online through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Amazon, Fingerhut, Groupon, HSN, Kohls, Lowe’s, Macys, Overstock, QVC, Target, Tractor Supply, and Walmart from October 2020 to November 2022. The price range for these bicycles was between $80 and $135.
Safety Hazard Identified
The recalled children’s bicycles do not meet the critical U.S. safety standards required for children’s bikes. Specifically, the smaller models lack the footbrakes essential for safe stopping, while the 20-inch bikes are missing chain guards and pedal reflectors, increasing the risk of crashes and injuries by entrapment of clothing or body parts and reduced visibility.
Recall Remedy and Consumer Action
Owners of the recalled bicycles are advised to immediately remove the bikes from use and contact Flat River Group for a full refund. Instructions for the return process are available by reaching out directly to the firm.
Consumer Contact
For more information, consumers can contact Flat River Group toll-free at 833-857-1010 anytime or visit www.Flatrivergroup.com/nextgen-recall/ or their main site and click on “Recall.”
Manufacturing Details for
Manufacturing Details for Children’s Bicycle Recall
The bicycles in question were manufactured in China by Flat River Group, based in Belding, Michigan.
Incident Reports
To date, there have been no reported incidents or injuries associated with this recall.
Children’s Bicycle Recall Number
24-104
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