CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The pedals can detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Running Trainer Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Run4.com (Recall Alert)
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.
Required Consumer Action
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 Information
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
Online at Running Trainer's website, www.run4.com, from May 2016 through September 2016 for about $900.
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.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
17708
Product Information
Product Name
Bionic runner bicycles
Number of Units
240 (in addition, 5 were sold in Canada)
Imported By
Running Trainer, of Australia
Distributed By
Ship to Order, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Manufactured In
China