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Product Recall Number: 17-708

Why was Runner bicycles recalled?

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

Runner bicycles
Here's product recall specific data for Runner bicycles.

  • Product Recall Number: 17-708

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-11-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Runner bicycles

  • Description: 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 Description: The pedals can detach from the bionic runner bicycle, posing a fall hazard to riders. 

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 240 (in addition, 5 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: 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: 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.

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

  • Importers: Running Trainer, of Australia

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Ship to Order, of Las Vegas, Nev.

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed