Because the bikes' pedals are too low to the ground, they fail to meet federal bicycle standards. children can lose control when a pedal strikes the ground, causing falls and injuries. hazard recalls

CPSC, Seattle Bike Supply Announce Recall of Children's Bicycles

Bicycles that are part of this recall are all model year 2001 Torker Blaster 16-inch Boy's bicycles in red, black, blue, or chrome, and Sunflower 16-inch Girl's bicycles in yellow, pink or florescent green. The Torker brand name and the model names are on the frames.