Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published September 9, 2021
Vitus 14/16 Kids Bikes Recalled: No Footbrakes Risk Young Children Injury
Vitus 14 and 16-inch kids bikes recalled due to missing footbrakes. Without footbrakes, young children may not stop safely using handbrakes alone. Consumers should stop using immediately and contact Wiggle for free replacement wheel.
The bicycles have handbrakes but no footbrakes. Federal regulations require the bicycles be equipped with both handbrakes and footbrakes. Sidewalk bicycles with handbrakes, but no footbrakes, may present a risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles using handbrakes only.
“Vitus 14/16 Kids Bikes Recalled: No Footbrakes Risk Young Children Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2769-vitus-14-16-kids-bikes-recalled-no-footbrakes-risk-young. Based on CPSC recall #9142 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Vitus-14-and-Vitus-16-Kids-Bikes-Recalled-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Imported-by-Wiggle-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 9, 2021, that Wiggle Ltd. is recalling Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 kids' bikes due to a crash hazard. The bicycles lack required footbrakes, posing an injury risk to young children who may be unable to stop the bikes using handbrakes alone.
How to tell if you have it
Vitus 14 Kids Bikes
Vitus 16 Kids Bikes
Bicycles with VITUS printed across the frame
Sold online at www.wiggle.com and www.chainreactioncycles.com from January 2017 through April 2021
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and stop using them. Wiggle Ltd. is contacting all purchasers directly and providing a free replacement wheel with footbrake.
The hazard
The bicycles have handbrakes but no footbrakes, violating federal regulations that require both. This configuration may present a risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles using handbrakes only. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Vitus has had prior safety issues, including this September 9, 2021, recall for missing footbrakes. Other recent recalls of similar products include Yamazuki Youth ATVs (August 13, 2026), Victgoal Bicycle Helmets (September 10, 2026), and Trsmima Zipline Kits (July 30, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for bikes with 'VITUS' printed on the frame. The 14-inch wheels are for kids ages 3-5, and 16-inch wheels for ages 4-6. These bikes were sold in multiple colors.
Brand
Vitus
Product
VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Take the recalled bikes away from children and stop using them right away.
Contact Wiggle
Wiggle will contact you directly to provide a free replacement wheel with footbrake.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and stop using them. Wiggle Ltd. is contacting all purchasers directly and is providing a free replacement wheel with footbrake.
Take action
Contact Vitus
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vitus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9142 — Vitus 14/16 Kids Bikes Recalled: No Footbrakes Risk Young Children Injury
Hello,
I own a Vitus 14/16 Kids Bikes Recalled: No Footbrakes Risk Young Children Injury that is covered by recall 9142 from Vitus.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and stop using them. Wiggle Ltd. is contacting all purchasers directly and is providing a free replacement wheel with footbrake.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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