CPSC Recall in 2016: Chillafish Recalls Children's Balance Bikes Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-723

Date: January 21, 2016

Product Name: Children's bikes

Recall Description:

Overinflated tires can cause the wheel rims to crack and send pieces of the plastic rim flying, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Hazard Description:

Overinflated tires can cause the wheel rims to crack and send pieces of the plastic rim flying, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 29,000 (in addition, 268 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

Chillafish has received 19 reports of plastic separating from the rims, including two reports of consumers being cut by flying plastic when pieces of the plastic rim were expelled.

Sold At:

Sam's Club stores nationwide and online at Amazon .com, Target.com and ToysRUs.com from November 2013 through November 2015 for between $55 and $80.

Manufactured In:

China