CPSC recall 02081
Midget Racer mini-bicycle
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-08-15
On 2025-08-15 the CPSC announced a recall of Midget Racer mini-bicycle by Kent International, citing the front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and cause the rider to lose control and crash.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02081 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-01-03 |
| Published | 2025-08-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Kent International |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Midget Racer mini-bicycle | The "Midget Racer" mini-bicycle is yellow with 8-inch black rubber tires, black seat and black handgrips. The mini-bicycle is about 31 inches long and 23 inches high. "MIDGET RACER" and "KENT" are written in red lettering on the frame of the bicycle. Kent previously notified many of the consumers who purchased the recalled mini-bicycles about the recall, but about 2,200 of the mini- bicycles still have not been returned. All Kent mini-bicycles have black plastic caps on the tops of the front-wheel fork. Kent mini-bicycles with black plastic caps covering the chrome portion of the tops and sides of the front-wheel fork are not included in this recall.
Reason
The front fork assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Kent-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Midget-Racer-Mini-Bicycles
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