CPSC2014-01-30
West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall
West Marine Products Inc., of Watsonville, Calif.
Hazard
The bicycle's frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to West Marine for a free replacement folding bicycle.
Sold at
West Marine stores nationwide, online at www.westmarine.com and in the West Marine catalog from March 2010 through July 2013 for between $300 and $400.
Affected count
About 4,600
Injuries reported
West Marine has received three reports of the bicycle's frame breaking, resulting in bruises and scrapes to a rider.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Folding Bicycles
Consumer contact
West Marine at (800) 262-8464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.westmarine.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for additional information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/West-Marine-Recalls-Folding-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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