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Fall / CollapseNovember 2, 2016CPSC #17708

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

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
240
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Bionic Runner bicycleBionic Runner bicycle’s pedals
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