Thule is recalling approximately 8,640 RideAlong rear-mounted child bike seats because the harness padding contains DecaBDE, a flame-retardant chemical that exceeds regulatory limits. DecaBDE can be toxic if it is swallowed or comes into contact with a child's skin or eyes. The recalled seats are gray with black harness padding and were sold nationwide at REI, baby stores, and online through Amazon and Thule between May 2017 and October 2023 for about $300.
The padding contains excessive levels of the chemical DecaBDE, which poses a chemical hazard. Children could be exposed to the toxin through ingestion or contact with their skin or eyes while using the seat. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RideAlong seat and contact Thule Group to register for free replacement harness padding and to receive instructions on how to return the recalled padding. Thule is contacting all known consumers.
Model number and date code are found on the bottom side of the seat.
Recalled Thule RideAlong rear-mounted Child Bike Seat, gray seat with black harness pads
Close up of the recalled Thule RideAlong rear-mounted Child Bike Seat, gray seat with black harness pads
The product label located on the bottom of the child's bike seat
Example product label with model number and date code Model Number: 100107 and Date Code: 21/9 (recall date codes are 21/3-23/10)
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response