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Thule Recalls RideAlong Rear-Mounted Child Bike Seats Due to Chemical Ingestion Hazard

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Recall Date: April 04, 2024

Recall number: 24-182

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Thule RideAlong rear-mounted Child Bike Seats

Hazard: The harness padding of Thule RideAlong bike seats can contain flame-retardant DecaBDE in excess of regulatory limits, posing a chemical hazard. DecaBDE can be toxic if it is ingested or comes into contact with skin or eyes.

Remedy: Replace

Consumer Contact: Thule toll-free at 888-816-0228 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at thuleridealong.americas@thule.com or online at www.thule.com/recallthuleridealongameror www.thule.com and go to the “Product Support” column at the bottom of the page and click on “Product Recall” for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Thule-Recalls-RideAlong-Rear-Mounted-Child-Bike-Seats-Due-to-Chemical-Ingestion-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 8,640 (In addition, about 3,880 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves Thule RideAlong rear-mounted Child Bike Seat that fits most bicycle frames. It was sold in gray with a black 3-point harness padding. The model number and date code can be found on the bottom side of the seat. Only model number 100107 and date codes 21/3-23/10 (March 2021 to October 2023) are included in this recall.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RideAlong seat and contact Thule Group to register for free replacement harness padding and to receive instructions on how to return the recalled padding. Thule is contacting all known consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: REI and baby stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Thule.com from May 2017 through October 2023 for about $300.

Importer(s): Thule, of Seymour, Connecticut

Manufactured In: Poland

Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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