HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using certain children’s bicycles recently recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) due to dangerous lead levels.
According to the CPSC, the recall affects approximately 200 SPPTTY kids’ bicycles sold exclusively online at Walmart.com between August and December 2024. The bicycles, priced around $85, feature a pink frame with brown seat covers, handlebars, pedals, and baskets. The words “SPPTTY” and “New Sport Bike” are printed on the frame, and the models were available in 14-inch and 18-inch sizes.
Health officials warn that the lead levels in these bikes exceed federal safety standards, posing serious health risks to children. Lead exposure can harm behavior and development, especially in young children.
“Lead is harmful if ingested and poses significant risks to children’s health,” said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. “This recall serves as an important reminder to parents and caregivers to ensure that young children have routine screening for lead exposure. Early identification of elevated lead levels can reduce the harms from lead exposure, including its harm to children’s behavior and development.”
Parents whose children may have used these recalled bikes should consult their child’s healthcare provider about the need for blood lead testing.
Consumers are advised to stop using the bikes immediately and contact Shenzhen Yihuachuang Technology for a full refund. Customers must dismantle the bicycles, photograph the dismantled parts, and email the photo to lishkjie@163.com. After submitting proof of destruction, consumers should dispose of the bike parts through local household hazardous waste programs and avoid placing them in regular trash collections.
For additional information on preventing lead poisoning, testing, and local resources, the Pennsylvania DOH maintains a toll-free hotline at 1-800-440-LEAD.
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