October 14, 2026 — A recent incident report highlights a serious safety concern with the Antic Long Range self-wheelie bike, manufactured by Future Motion. The aluminum frame of one of these bikes reportedly cracked completely in two while a child was riding, leading to a sudden loss of control.
Product Details
Product: Antic Long Range
Incident Overview
On September 24, 2026, an incident was reported involving an Antic Long Range self-wheelie bike. The bike’s aluminum frame cracked completely in two directly below the front neck where the steering tree is mounted. This occurred while the owner’s son was riding the bicycle. The bike is designed and marketed as a self-wheelie bike. Fortunately, the incident happened at a lower speed, which caused a loss of control but did not throw the rider fully from the bike.
Safety Concerns
The reported incident with the Antic Long Range self-wheelie bike raises significant safety concerns due to the potential for severe injury and property damage:
- Immediate Dangers: A sudden frame failure, especially at a critical structural point like the steering neck, can lead to an immediate and complete loss of control. This can result in severe falls, head trauma, fractures, lacerations, and other serious injuries to the rider. The inherent instability of a bike undergoing a structural failure can also put bystanders at risk.
- Long-Term Risks: Riders who experience such an incident may suffer from long-term physical ailments, chronic pain, or psychological trauma related to the sudden and unexpected failure of a product they trusted.
- Who Might Be Affected: Given that “self-wheelie bikes” are often marketed to children and teenagers, these younger riders are particularly vulnerable. Their developing motor skills and potentially less experience with emergency situations could exacerbate the risks associated with a sudden mechanical failure. Any rider of the Antic Long Range model is potentially at risk of this type of structural failure.
- Property Damage Potential: Beyond injury to the rider, a catastrophic frame failure renders the bicycle unusable and potentially irreparable, leading to significant financial loss. Additionally, a loss of control could lead to collisions with other property, causing further damage.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own an Antic Long Range self-wheelie bike, or similar models from Future Motion, should take immediate action to ensure their safety:
- Immediately Stop Use: If you own an Antic Long Range bike, discontinue using it immediately. Do not ride it or allow anyone else to ride it until its structural integrity can be verified.
- Inspect Your Product: Carefully inspect the aluminum frame of your bike, paying particular attention to the area just below the front neck where the steering tree is mounted. Look for any signs of cracks, stress fractures, deformation, or unusual gaps, especially around weld points. Even minor indications of stress could precede a catastrophic failure.
- Document and Report: If you discover any signs of damage or have experienced a similar incident, document it thoroughly with photos and videos.
- Report to Authorities: File a detailed incident report with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at SaferProducts.gov. This helps authorities track incidents and potentially initiate recalls or safety investigations.
- Contact the Manufacturer: Reach out to Future Motion to report the issue and inquire about potential remedies, inspections, or recalls.
Manufacturer’s Response
No manufacturer response has been provided in the incident report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.