Coco Village wheeled riding toys, unpowered

The reports, as CPSC published them

1. No one hurt

   Made Aug 13, 2026 · , sent to the company Aug 18, 2026 · , published by CPSC Sep 2, 2026

   The product, in the report: Coco Village wooden balance bike (toddler balance bike, no pedals), purchased in 2024, colour is cream white. Two units of the same model, each with a wooden frame and a wooden handlebar.

   We purchased two Coco Village wooden balance bikes in 2024 (Evolutive Wooden Balance Bike 3 in 1). According to the manufacturer’s own product listing, this bike is marketed for children ages 1 to 3 years and older overall, with a “Nano” size configuration specifically described as ideal for toddlers aged 1 to 2 years. Our children were within this marketed age range at the time of use. Both bikes were used lightly and indoors only, with regular use starting in spring 2026 when our children (both under 2 years old) began using them.

   After approximately one month of light, normal indoor use, the handlebar on the first bike snapped completely in two while our child was seated on the bike, holding the handlebars while sitting down and standing up. There was no fall, no rough handling, and no outdoor use. The break left a sharp, splintered edge at the failure point.

   We continued using the second bike under the same light, indoor conditions. In late July, the handlebar on that bike also began cracking at the same point, approximately 3-4 months into use. We caught this break before it separated completely.

   Both handlebars failed at the same structural point despite being mounted at different height positions on each bike, which indicates the failure is caused by the underlying construction of the part itself, not by how or where it was mounted, and not by any specific impact or misuse. On inspection, the handlebar is not made from a single solid piece of wood. It is made from thin, flat strips of wood glued together along their length. This laminated construction is inherently weaker than solid wood at the point where the strips are joined, and it failed under the ordinary weight and grip of a toddler doing nothing more than sitting down and standing up on the bike, well within the age range and manner of use the manufacturer markets this product for.

   A handlebar failing under normal use by a child in the manufacturer’s own stated target age group, exposing a sharp broken edge at hand height, presents a risk of cuts to a child’s hands. No injury occurred in our case.

   The fact that two separate units, purchased at the same time and used under the same light conditions, failed at the same point is not consistent with an isolated manufacturing fluke. It points to a design and materials choice, made by the company, that does not hold up under the normal use the product is intended and marketed for.

   We also found a public consumer review from 2021 describing a similar handlebar failure on a Coco Village balance bike, including a report of a child’s finger being cut. According to that review, Coco Village was made aware of the issue at the time but did not offer a refund or replacement. This means the company has known about this failure mode for at least several years and continued selling the same design without addressing it, leaving other families exposed to the same risk we experienced.

   Model

   Evolutive Wooden Balance Bike 3 in 1

   Bought from

   Coco village.com

   Where

   Canada: Unspecified

   Who was involved

   Age 2, Unspecified

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Coco village, made or sold by Coco Village

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

2. First aid

   Made Oct 25, 2022 · , sent to the company Oct 28, 2022 · , published by CPSC Nov 21, 2022

   The product, in the report: NANO - Balance Bike. The NANO 2-in-1 Balance Bike is recommended for children from 1 to 2 years old. Made for indoor & outdoor use. Coco Village SKU: 628069860368

   I purchased Coco Village balance bike from cocovillage.com in September 2021 as a stocking up purchase. The bike is designed for toddlers from age 1-2. This September as my daughter turned big enough, I opened the box and installed the bike. Initially everything was perfect. After around one month use, the bike handle bar started to crack, and the spike coming out of the handle cut my daughter’s finger bleed. For a kid toy designed for age 1-2, it should stand in good quality for at least 2 years. The bike I received was broken and caused injury during first month of use. I contacted Coco Village customer service, they acknowledged their product defectiveness but refused to return or refund. As a new parent, I feel obliged to raise this product safety concern, especially given the company’s negligence to baby product safety standard.

   Bought from

   https://www.cocovillage.com/

   Bought

   Sep 2, 2021

   Where

   NEW ROCHELLE, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 1, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Coco Village, made or sold by Coco Village

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

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