CPSC2012-11-14
Bike Friday Recalls Tikit Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
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Hazard
The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Bike Friday direct and dealers nationwide from January 2007 through September 2012 for between $900 and $5,000.
Affected count
About 3,800
Injuries reported
The firm has received six reports of breaking handlebar stems, resulting in two reports of injuries including scrapes, bruises and a head laceration that required stitches.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Tikit Folding Bicycles
Consumer contact
Bike Friday; (800) 777-0258, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.BikeFriday.com (FAQs) and click on “tikit stem recall” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Bike-Friday-Recalls-Tikit-Folding-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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