CPSC2015-12-30
Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
J&B Importers, Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Hazard
The frame on the folding bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a free replacement bicycle.
Sold at
Independent bicycles dealers nationwide between August 2012 and October 2015 for between $370 and $480.
Affected count
About 1,600
Injuries reported
Origin8 has received 13 reports of welds on the frame cracking or failing. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Origin8 folding bicycles
Consumer contact
Origin8 at 800-666-5000 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.origin8.bike and click support for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Origin8-Recalls-Folding-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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