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Bike Friday Tikit Folding Bicycles
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
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 riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair.
Who to contact: Bike Friday; (800) 777-0258, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.BikeFriday.com (FAQs) and click on “tikit stem recall” for more information.
The product
This recall involves all models of tikit brand folding bicycles. The 16-inch wheel custom bicycles were sold in various colors. The Bike Friday tikit brand decal is affixed to the bike frame.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,800
- Recall date
- November 14, 2012
- Brand
- Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday, of Eugene, Ore.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received six reports of breaking handlebar stems, resulting in two reports of injuries including scrapes, bruises and a head laceration that required stitches.
Bike Friday direct and dealers nationwide from January 2007 through September 2012 for between $900 and $5,000.
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: “Bike Friday Recalls Tikit 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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