Dorel Distribution Canada (DDC) Voluntarily Issues Public Notice for Select Adult and Youth Mountain Bikes

TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2012 /CNW/ - Dorel Distribution Canada (DDC) is issuing a voluntary public notice to inspect and repair the following models of adult and youth mountain bikes sold at Canadian Tire.

The pedals on the bike can loosen posing a fall hazard.

The bikes were sold in Canadian Tire stores across Canada from December 2011 to July 2012.

Consumers should immediately take the bikes to their nearest Canadian Tire store for an inspection and repair.

Only Supercycle SC1800 bikes that have one of the specified 4 DDC model numbers, noted below, are included in this public notice. The model number is located on a sticker on the frame under the seat.

Model name Model Number Color
Supercycle SC1800 04SC11AM Blue
Supercycle SC1800 04SC11AW Pink
Supercycle SC1800 04SC11AB Blue
Supercycle SC1800 04SC11AG Pink

For additional information, visit: www.djgusa.com/usa/eng/Safety-Notices or contact DDC toll-free at (866)-556-7668 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email: SC1800bike@djgusa.com  

SOURCE: CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION, LIMITED

For further information:

Media Contacts:

Dorel Distribution Canada (DDC), Rick Leckner, 514-731-0000
Leah Gaucher, Canadian Tire, leah.gaucher@cantire.com, 416-544-7785