Should parents now be worried?

No. There is no need for parents to worry. The woom ORIGINAL 4 is safe.

Although the hairline crack in the pedal thread on the crank apparently occurred in the laboratory of the Stiftung Warentest, that has little to say about real-world performance. Until now, the cranks mentioned above have never shown cause for concern.

We do everything in our power to make our products as safe as possible. woom bikes are premium products optimised for maximum riding fun and excellent handling. No woom product goes to market without being subjected to rigorous testing by external laboratories. The cranks are properly tested by accredited testing institutes. 

Our team of experts is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about our products. You can also get in touch withour partners and retailers if you need assistance maintaining your woom bike.