According to the manufacturer Bridgeway International has issued a recall of 91000 bicycles due to a fall hazard. The company says the bicycle chain can break causing a rider to lose control of the bike and fall. The product was sold at Walmart from February 2011 through July 2011. Consumers should cease using the bike and contact the company for repair at (877) 934-3228.
Commentary
The recall cites 11 separate incidents of injury including contusions and lacerations from the chain breaking so this recall should be treated seriously. When a manufacturer sells a product with a known defect they could be held liable if that product causes an injury. Recalls are issued in an effort to mitigate this liability. Readers are encouraged to contact that number if they have purchased one of the bikes in question and have it repaired for free.
Texas Product Liability Attorney Michael Grossman
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