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Beach Cruiser bicycles and bicycle parts

1 report to CPSC, the latest made Jan 5, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 1report to CPSC
  • Jan 5, 2026the latest report was made
  • Jan 5, 2026the earliest
  • 0with the company’s comments
Brand
Beach Cruiser
Maker
NINGBO PAIRUITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTDMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Bicycles and bicycle partsNot mountain or all-terrain bicyclesCPSC’s product type: Bicycles and Accessories, (Excl.mountain or All-terrain) (code 5040), in Sports and Recreation: Cycling, Scooters, Skateboards & Skates

By month

1 report from February 2025 to January 2026; the most in January 2026, 1.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
January 20261

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. Hurt, care not known

    Made Jan 5, 2026, sent to the company Jan 8, 2026, published by CPSC Feb 5, 2026

    The product, in the report: Single-speed bicycle

    CPSC SaferProducts.gov Complaint

    Product Information: Product Type: Bicycle (imported from China) Purchase Location: Amazon.com Purchase Date: December 29, 2025 Manufacturer: OUTROAD Product Name/Model: Beach Cruiser Bike Amazon/Order Number: [REDACTED]

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    Incident Description

    On January 1, 2026, I received a bicycle purchased through Amazon.com. Upon opening the packaging, I discovered a dangerous concealed object that was not a component of the product or any legitimate packing material.

    Description of Hazard:

    The object was a snap-off box cutter blade wrapped in tapea configuration immediately recognizable from my professional background in law enforcement as resembling a improvised edged weapon (commonly referred to as a “prison shank”). The blade was sharp, deliberately concealed within the packaging materials, and positioned in a manner that posed an immediate danger to anyone handling the package.

    Injury Sustained:

    While handling the package during routine unboxing, the concealed blade punctured my palm, causing a minor wound. Photographic documentation of object as been retained.

    Additional Safety Concerns:

    Beyond the immediate laceration risk, the deliberate concealment of this blade by an unknown individual raises serious concerns regarding potential biological contamination. The blade may have been previously handled or used, creating a risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other infectious agents. The wound constitutes direct blood contact with a foreign object of unknown origin and history.

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    Why This Incident Is Reportable

    1. Deliberate Concealment This was not an accidental manufacturing defect. The blade was intentionally wrapped in tape and hidden within packaging, indicating a willful act by an individual with access to the packaging process. 2. Serious Injury Potential While my injury was relatively minor, this same hazard could cause severe harm or death to a child, elderly person, or anyone unaware of its presence. A blade of this type can easily cause deep lacerations, severed tendons, or puncture wounds to vital areas. 3. Imported Consumer Product This product was manufactured in China and sold to U.S. consumers through a major retailer. If this incident reflects a patternwhether from this manufacturer, facility, or supply chainAmerican consumers are at ongoing risk. 4. Potential Criminal Activity The nature of this concealment suggests possible criminal intent, whether as an act of sabotage, negligence rising to recklessness, or deliberate harm directed at consumers.

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    Actions Already Taken: 1. Amazon Notification I have submitted a formal complaint to Amazon detailing this incident and requesting: - Investigation into the source of the defect - Formal notification to the manufacturer - Identification of responsible parties 2. Manufacturer Notification I have prepared formal correspondence to the Chinese manufacturer demanding an internal investigation, identification of the responsible party, and a corrective action plan. Email sent January 5, 2026 to [help@[REDACTED].com] 3. Evidence Preservation All physical evidence (blade, tape, packaging) and photographic documentation has been retained and secured.

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    Requested CPSC Action: 1. Log this incident in the CPSC database to establish a record and identify any similar reports involving this manufacturer, product, or supply chain. 2. Investigate the importer/manufacturer to determine whether this is an isolated incident or part of a broader pattern. 3. Coordinate with U.S. Customs and Border Protection if warranted, given the import of a consumer product containing a concealed weapon-like object. 4. Notify me of any findings, related complaints, or actions taken.

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    Attachments via URLs: - Photograph of concealed blade (snap-off cutter wrapped in tape) [REDACTED] - Photograph of packing slip [REDACTED] - Amazon order confirmation [REDACTED] - Bike Service Card [REDACTED]

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    Correspondence with Amazon is below:

    Dear Amazon Customer Service,

    Concerning: Safety Hazard Sharp Metal Protrusion in Recent Amazon Delivery

    I am writing to report a serious safety concern with a package I recently received.

    Upon opening my delivery, I discovered a sharp metal object protruding from the packagingwhat my background in law enforcement would immediately recognize as resembling a prison shank (photo attached - snap-off box cutter blade wrapped in tape). This was not merely an aesthetic defect. The object was sharp enough to puncture my palm as I handled the package, leaving a small wound.

    This incident raises significant concerns about quality control, both in manufacturing and fulfillment. A hazard of this nature could cause serious injury to any customer, and the consequences could be far more severe for a child or elderly person.

    I respectfully request the following actions: 1. Investigation Please examine your records to identify the source of this defect, whether it originated during manufacturing, packaging, or shipping. 2. Manufacturer notification If this product was sourced from a manufacturing facility in China, I ask that they be formally notified of this incident and requested to provide an explanation and a corrective action plan. 3. Employee review If the hazard was introduced during manufacture, the responsible party should be identified and appropriately addressed to prevent recurrence.

    I have been a loyal Amazon customer and trust that you take safety matters seriously. I look forward to your prompt response.

    Sincerely,

    [REDACTED]

    Where
    Mesa, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Beach Cruiser, made or sold by NINGBO PAIRUITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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