Thule RideAlong Child Bike Seat recalled due to potential chemical hazard
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled RideAlong seat and contact Thule Group to arrange for the return and replacement of the harness padding.
Affected products
This recall involves Thule RideAlong Child Bike Seat. Product name, model number, serial number and date code found on silver label on mounting bracket on bottom side of the seat.
Model # |
Serial # |
Date Codes |
Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
100107 |
100107/21/03-xxxxxx to 100107/23/10-xxxxxx |
21/03 to 23/10 |
Grey with black seat and harness pads |
Issue
The harness padding of the Thule RideAlong bike seats can contain the flame-retardant DecaBDE (Decabromodyphenyl ether), which may pose a chemical hazard. DecaBDE can be toxic if it’s ingested or if it comes into contact with skin or eyes.
As of March 20, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Thule RideAlong and contact Thule Group to arrange for the return of the harness padding and register for a replacement harness padding.
For more information, consumers can contact Thule Group by telephone at 1-888-816-0228, by email at thuleridealong.americas@thule.com or visit the company website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Thule Group.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 3,899 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 683 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from March 2021 to February 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Sweden
Details
Manufacturer
Thule Sweden AB
Sweden
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