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Product Recall
Snow Bikes Recalled by Tech 4 Kids Due to Fall Hazard
Snow MX-Ski-Doo™
OUTER EDGE Snow Bikes
Recall Date: February 8th, 2011
Type: Snowmobiles
Units: About 2,100
Hazards: The front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow bikes and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Description
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.
Images:
Snow MX-Ski-Doo™
Snow MX-X Games™
Consumer Contact:
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/Injuries:
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.
Manufacturers:
Tech 4 Kids Inc., of Canada
Retailers:
Costco, sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from September 2010 through January 2011 for about $150.
