[Healeys] New "Austin-Healey"

[Leonard Hartnett]

Sort of related - but not really.  On the same web site as the article on 
the bike, I noticed a report about Heelys, the shoe with the wheel in the 
heel.  This product was brought to our attention a few years ago right here 
on The List.

Briefly, a lawsuit has been filed against Heelys after reports of serious 
injuries.  Schiffrin Barroway Topaz & Kessler alleges that the manufacturer 
of the wheeled footwear failed to disclose and misrepresented safety 
information.  The Consumer Product Safety Commission revealed that in 2006 
there had been about 1,600 visits to emergency rooms attributed to accidents 
from children wearing Heelys. According to these reports, a large number of 
accidents were a result of children falling backwards, which resulted in 
injuries such as cracked skulls, concussions, broken bones and dislocations. 
It was also alleged that at least one death occurred.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville,  California,  USA
1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031

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Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 1:35 PM
Subject: [Healeys] New "Austin-Healey"


> Get your children/grandchildren an Austin-Healey:  New kids bike being
> manufactured in UK as "British-branded Austin-Healey":
> http://www.toynewsmag.com/news/28916/KidsPlay-launches-Brit-brand  At 
> least
> they recognize quality!
>  Kids at Play launches Brit brand
>  11:15, Sep 17th 2007 by Ronnie Dungan
>  Bike specialist Kids at Play is launching a new Austin Healey-branded range
> next year.
>  The firm is currently manufacturing a range of premium quality children's
> bicycles and tricycles in the Far East and selling them on an FOB basis.
> However, with the range of Austin Healey City Bikes, it will eventually 
> start
> building the bicycles in the UK.
>
>  Boss Malcolm Evans told ToyNews: "Austin Healey is one of Great Britain's
> quality marks and we are extremely proud to have acquired the contract to 
> use
> this remarkable brand."
>
>  There are six key models in the range, all made from A1 premium alloy
> frames. The gearing is high spec Shimano and it will be aimed at consumers
> that ride bikes for trekking and in the City,
>
>  "We sincerely fell that our quality is second to none and that consumers
> will want to experience the brand of Austin Healey Bicycles," added Evans.
> "It has certainly enhanced the joy of cycling for those who have been 
> testing
> our bicycles. With consumers frequently looking to better health and 
> fitness
> we feel we have a positive positioning within the market."
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