RoyalBaby Kids' Bikes
Published 16 February 2020
Product
RoyalBaby Kids' Bikes: BMX Freestyle – 16 inch (blue, green, orange, pink and red) Bull Dozer – 16 inch (black) Flying Bear – 16 inch (red and yellow) H2 Royalite – 16 inch (orange) Honey – 14 inch (black, purple and red) Jenny – 14 inch (white) Jenny - 16 inch (white) Little Swan – 14 inch (pink) Mermaid – 14 inch (pink) Mermaid – 16 inch (pink) Space No. 1 – 14 inch (black and orange) Space No. 1 – 16 inch (black and orange) Space Shuttle – 14 inch (black and purple) Space Shuttle – 16 inch (black and purple)
Why it was recalled
The products do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard 'Trade Practices Act 1974 - Consumer Protection Notice No.6 of 2004 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Pedal Bicycles: Safety Requirements'. The products do not have a rear back-pedal brake.
Hazard
In the absence of a rear back-pedal brake, children may not be able to brake sufficiently using the hand brakes, which may result in an accident and injury to the rider.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.