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Running Trainer Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Run4.com (Recall Alert)

Recalled November 2, 2016 · CPSC recall 17708 · Running Trainer

Hazard

The pedals can detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Remedy

Replace

Units

240 (in addition, 5 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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.

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.

Contact

Running Trainer at 800-603-4631 from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, email at [email protected] or online at www.run4.com and click on "Safety Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

Bionic runner bicycles

Imported by

Running Trainer, of Australia

Distributed by

Ship to Order, of Las Vegas, Nev.

Retailers

Online at Running Trainer's website, www.run4.com, from May 2016 through September 2016 for about $900.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →