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Consumer product recall

Vellend Tech Inc. Recalls Breezer Downtown Bicycles

Starting date:
August 20, 2015
Posting date:
August 20, 2015
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Sports/Fitness
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Fall Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-54720

Affected products

Breezer Downtown Bicycles

Product description

This recall involves Breezer Bicycles models Downtown 3, Downtown 3-ST, Downtown 8, Downtown 8-ST, Downtown EX and Downtown EX-ST.  The main frame is made of steel and has either a single or a dual water bottle mount, and the wheel sets are aluminum.

The bicycles come in eight different sizes and a variety of gloss colors, including candy apple, chartreuse, chocolate, dark blue, dark green, shale and slate. The model is printed on the top tube of the bicycle.

The affected models have serial numbers that begin with the following date/manufacturer codes found under the bottom bracket:  WBD0, WBD1, WBD2, and WBD3.

Hazard identified

The bicycle pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.

Neither Health Canada nor Vellend Tech Inc. has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these bicycles.

Number sold

Approximately 187 bicycles were sold in Canada by independent bicycle dealers.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from February 3, 2015 to June 17, 2015.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Distributor
Vellend Tech Inc.
Etobicoke
Ontario
CANADA
Manufacturer
Ideal (Dongguan) Bike Co., Ltd.
Liao Bu Town, Dong Guan, Guang Dong
CHINA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to a Breezer dealer for a free pedal replacement.

For additional information, consumers may contact Vellend Tech Inc at (416) 251-5006, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday or email the company.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.