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    Department of Health Alerts Pennsylvanians About Recall of Children’s Bikes Due to Lead Levels

    July 11, 2025
    image of pink children's bicycle

    Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is alerting parents and caregivers about the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall of SPPTTY kids bicycles due to lead levels that exceed federal safety standards.

     

    “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 and caregivers of children who may have used the recalled bikes should contact their child’s health care provider to discuss the need for blood lead testing. 

     

    People who purchased the bikes should immediately stop using them and contact Shenzhen Yihuachuang Technology for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to dismantle the bikes, take a photo, and send the photo by email to lishkjie@163.com. After submitting proof of destruction, consumers should dispose of the recalled bike by contacting the local household hazardous waste collection program. Do not put the bicycle parts into the regular trash collections.

     

    Approximately 200 bikes were sold in the U.S., exclusively online at Walmart.com, from August 2024 through December 2024 for approximately $85. The bikes are pink with brown seat covers, brown handlebars, brown pedals and brown baskets and were sold in 14-inch and 18-inch sizes. The brand “SPPTTY” and “New Sport Bike” are printed on the bike frame.

     

    DOH maintains a toll-free lead information hotline (1-800-440-LEAD) to provide information about lead poisoning prevention, testing, follow-up, and local resources.

    More information about the health impacts of lead can be found on the DOH’s website. 

     

    The Department of Health issued a Health Alert Network notice to communicate this recall among state and local public health agencies, health care providers, hospitals, and emergency management officials.

     

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