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RecalledCPSC · February 8, 2011 Ride-ons, bikes & scooters

Snow Bikes Recalled by Tech 4 Kids Due to Fall Hazard

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Snow MX-Ski-Doo™
Snow MX-Ski-Doo™ · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

OUTER EDGE Snow Bikes

Units: About 2,100

The recall includes OUTER EDGE brand Snow MX-Ski-Doo® and the Snow MX-X Games™ snow bikes. The Snow MX-Ski-Doo snow bike is yellow and black with "Ski-Doo" printed on the steel frame and on the front ski. The Snow MX-X Games snow bike is blue and black with "Snow MX," a skull and swords printed on the steel frame and on the front ski. "OUTER EDGE" is printed on the snow bikes' packaging.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

Tech 4 Kids has received three reports of consumers falling off the recalled snow bikes and sustaining injuries as a result of the defective front ski cracking or breaking. Injuries included a cut requiring stitches and a dislocated shoulder.

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow bikes and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

How to contact the company

For additional information, contact Tech 4 Kids toll-free at (866) 287-4761 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.outeredgeindustries.com/safetynotice/

Open the official CPSC notice

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11122, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.