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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 26, 2018Serious
Allen Sports Folding Bicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The bike's frame can break during use causing the bicycle to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
This recall involves Allen Sports model Ultra1 and UltraX carbon fiber folding bicycles. "ULTRA X" or "ULTRA ONE" are printed on the bicycle's frame. Both bicycles were sold in black, have 20 speeds and wheel sizes of 451MM. The Ultra One weighs about 21 pounds and the Ultra X weighs about 18 pounds.
Details
- Units affected
- About 150
- Recall date
- February 26, 2018
- Brand
- The R. A. Allen Company, Inc. of Portsmouth, N.H., dba Allen Sports
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of the frame breaking causing the rider to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Ultra1
Online at Amazon.com and eBay from May 2014 through July 2017 for between $500 and $4,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Allen Sports Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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