CPSC2018-02-26
Allen Sports Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The R. A. Allen Company, Inc. of Portsmouth, N.H., dba Allen Sports
Hazard
The bike's frame can break during use causing the bicycle to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and email Allen Sports at customerservice@allensportsusa.com with photo of the bicycle to receive full refund instructions.
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com and eBay from May 2014 through July 2017 for between $500 and $4,000.
Affected count
About 150
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of the frame breaking causing the rider to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Refund
Products
UltraX and Ultra1 Folding Bicycles
Consumer contact
Allen Sports at 800-722-5536 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email customerservice@allensportsusa.com and online at allensportsusa.com and click on “Important safety notice on Allen Sports Ultra1 and UltraX Folding Bicycles” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Allen-Sports-Recalls-Folding-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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