Snow Bikes Recalled by Tech 4 Kids

Snow Bikes Recalled by Tech 4 Kids Due to Fall Hazard

Tech 4 Kids Inc. is recalling about 2,100 OUTER EDGE Snow Bikes because the front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers.

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.The products are sold at 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. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow bikes and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. 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/

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.