CPSC2013-06-27
Stile Products Recalls Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Alu Maga Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan
Hazard
The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Stile Products or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Consumers will receive a free frame and have it installed at no cost.
Sold at
Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from January 2012 to May 2013 for between $1,800 and $3,000.
Affected count
About 175
Injuries reported
Stile Products has received two reports of incidents of the frame hinge cracking, resulting in minor scrapes and bruises.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Tern folding bicycles
Consumer contact
Stile Products; toll-free at (888) 570-8376 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.ternbicycles.com and click on Product Recall Information for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Stile-Products-Recalls-Tern-Folding-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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