Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe MAJOR BIKE MAKER RECALLS FRAMES A major bike maker has entered into a recall, saying there could be problems with some bike frames. Federal safety regulators say Raleigh America Inc., based in Kent, Wash., is recalling 2,800 bicycles with possibly "breakable" frames. Advertisement The bikes have been merchandised by Raleigh and Sun Rise Bicycle Industrial Ltd. of Taiwan. The companies say if the frames should break, accidents and injuries could result. So far the companies say they have received more than a dozen reports of frames breaking. In one incident the rider suffered a broken heel. The models involved are: 2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 bicycles. The bikes are described as "full-suspension, Y-frame mountain bikes." They were painted either silver and black or black and blue. "Diamondback" and "X-10" or "X-20" are clearly marked on the units. Dealers sold the bikes during the past few months for as much as $770. Consumers are asked to return the bikes back to an authorized dealer for a free frame replacement. Additional information is available at diamondback.com on the Internet or by calling (888) 805-6396. PROBLEMS NOTED WITH KIDS' SOAP-MAKERS A popular toy that allows kids to make their own colorful bars of soap is being recalled by a Florida-based company. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Pace Products in Apopka, Fla., is recalling some 145,000 of the soap-making kits. Advertisement The CPSC says the kits have a flaw where soap can get too hot and leak from its tray. This can cause a burn hazard for children. One child suffered burns to her hands from a faulty unit. The kits include a plastic mold tray, three bars of glycerin, string and instruction book. The marking "SCHOLASTIC INC." could be found on the packaging, along with a "Made in the USA" notation. The kits were merchandised from Scholastic Book Clubs and Book Fairs at schools across the country. They were sold from March of this past year until two months ago. Some kits sold in bookstores date back to the spring of 1998. Owners are being warned to keep them away from children and to contact Pace at (800) 541-7670. Instructions will be given on obtaining a refund.
