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15/10/2013
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Regarding the recall of children's bikes Lunna , Aro 16 , manufactured during the period from 01/10/2011 to 31/10/2011 , with Serial No. A112986 A113286 an ° , announced on 10/04/2013 by Bike Stone Ltd. EPP , INMETRO clarifies that , under the surveillance of the market, carried out trials in children's models manufactured by the company and non-conformities identified the following components of this product :
1 ) Brake lever : presents a distance from the handle that does not allow the child's fingers reach the lever efficiently and safely ;
2 ) Gauntlets : they have flared ends , allowing the child's hand can slip out of the handlebars , causing destabilization and eventual fall of the bicycle ;
3 ) Wheels Side : deformation capacity: 15mm , deformation detected : 25mm , compromising the stability of the bike, which can tilt sideways during use , causing the fall;
4 ) Canote Handlebar : The handlebar seatpost does not support the tightening torque of 30 Nm screw expander ( needle) , as specified in the manual of the bike , which makes the handlebars stay loose, preventing steering control of the bike the child , causing possible collisions and even falls;
5 ) Frame and fork : 2mm deformity in the drop test , may compromise the stability of the front wheel of the bicycle, causing eventual downfall .
Thus , INMETRO recommended the manufacturer to conduct a recall of the batch mentioned above , communicate the fact to the National Consumer ( Senacon ) of the Ministry of Justice .
It is recommended the immediate suspension of the use of bicycles included in this batch . Consumers should contact the Customer Care Center by calling (19) 3646-1945 , fax (19) 3646-2120 , from 8 am to 17 pm, Monday through Friday , or by email : stonebike@stonebike.com.br , for replacement of the product at no cost .
Source : INMETRO
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