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• Bicycling Deaths Down Among Children, CDC Reports

  August 14, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The number of children killed while riding bicycles has plummeted over the last 40 years, driving down overall bicycle mortality rates even with increases in deaths among adult riders.

• Suntour Bicycle Fork Recall Issued Following Injury Reports From Bolts Breaking

  June 25, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Suntour is recalling more than 100,000 bicycle forks that could detach due to defective bolts, resulting in rider injuries.

• Trek Bike Recall Issued Following Reports of Severe Injury, Including Quadraplegia

  April 23, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Trek is recalling about a million bicycles due to front wheel problems that have caused permanent and severe injuries to riders.

• UVEX Bicycle Helmet Recall Issued Due to Head Injury Risk

  December 15, 2014

  Russell Maas

  About 47,000 bicycle helmets are being recalled because the chinstraps can break, leaving riders' heads unprotected.

• Bicycle Accident Deaths Increasing, Often Involving Alcohol or Lack of Helmets: Report

  November 11, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates that more bicyclists are dying because few of them are wearing helmets and many are drinking before riding.

• Scott, Trek Bicycle Fork Recall Issued Due to Crash Hazard

  June 26, 2014

  Russell Maas

  Forks on some recalled Scott and Trek bicycles may break and have been linked to a number of accidents and injuries

• Bicycle Helmet Laws Save Children’s Lives: Study

  May 30, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  New research suggests that bicycle helmet laws may prevent more head injuries and deaths than previously thought, contradicting another recent...

• Bike Helmet Requirements Had Little Impact on Head Injury Rates: Study

  May 20, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  In recent years, a number of laws have been introduced to require bike helmets in an effort to help cyclists...

• Fuji Bicycle Recall Issued After Reports of Breaking Frames

  February 22, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Reports of breaking frames has led to a recall of about 10,500 Fuji Saratoga Women’s bicycles. 

• Triple 8, Little Tricky Bicycle Helmet Recall: Head Injury Risk

  January 10, 2012

  Staff Writers

  About 30,400 bicycle helmets from Triple Eight Distribution have been recalled because they fail to meet federal safety standards.