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Product recall · CPSCApril 26, 2016Serious
Tern Folding Bicycles
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard.
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 Stile Products or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Consumers will receive a free frame and have it installed at no cost.
Who to contact: Stile Products toll-free at (888) 570-8376 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.ternbicycles.com and click on Product Alerts at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Eclipse S11i and Verge S11i, X10, X20 and X30h models of Tern brand folding bikes. The 24-inch wheel Eclipse model was sold in a silver/black color combination. The 20-inch wheel Verge models were sold in silver/black, orange/white, red/black and yellow/gray color combinations. "Tern" is printed on the front end of the top tube and on portion of the frame. The model name is printed on the middle of the top tube. The frame has a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begins with AM1A or from AM1102 through AM1208. The serial number is stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike.
Details
- Units affected
- About 220 (in addition, about 175 were recalled in June 2013)
- Recall date
- April 26, 2016
- Brand
- Alu Maga Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan
- Made or distributed by
- Stile Products, Inc., of Lakewood, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Stile Products has received four reports of incidents of the frame hinge cracking, resulting in minor scrapes, bruises and one sprained shoulder.
Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from January 2012 to April 2016 for between $1,800 and $3,000.
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: “Stile Products Expands Recall of Tern 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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