CPSC Recall in 2021: Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 Kids Bikes Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Imported by Wiggle (Recall Alert)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 21-781

Date: September 09, 2021

Product Name: VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes

Recall Description:

This recall involves VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 Kids Bikes. The bicycles were sold with 14-inch wheels for kids ages 3 to 5 years and 16-inch wheels for kids ages 4 to 6 years. They were sold in multiple colors. VITUS is printed across the frame of the bicycle.

Hazard Description:

The bicycles have handbrakes but no footbrakes. Federal regulations require the bicycles be equipped with both handbrakes and footbrakes. Sidewalk bicycles with handbrakes, but no footbrakes, may present a risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles using handbrakes only.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 280

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Online at www.wiggle.com and www.chainreactioncycles.com from January 2017 through April 2021 for about $280 for the VITUS 14 and about $300 for the VITUS 16 Kids Bikes.  

Manufactured In:

China