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Product recall · CPSCJune 24, 2014Serious
Stile Products Tern Folding Bicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and contact Stile Products or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Consumers will receive a free replacement frame and have it installed at no cost or they can upgrade their bike to one of three designated models at an additional 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 Recall Information" for more information.
The product
The recall involves Link Uno, Link D7i, Link D8, Link P9, Link P7i, and Link P24h models of Tern brand adult folding bikes. These six models were sold in black/blue, black/green, black/gray, black/red dark gray/light gray, gray/orange and white/pink color combinations. "Tern" is printed on the front end of the top tube and on other portions of the frame. The model name is printed on the middle of the top tube. Recalled bicycles have a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begin with either AI1133 through AI1137 or AI1149 through AI1213 stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike. An alphanumeric service tag number is located on the front of the seat tube and this number can be used to determine if the bicycle is affected by going to the firm's website.
Details
- Units affected
- 650 in the U.S. and about 20 in Canada
- Recall date
- June 24, 2014
- Brand
- Taicang A&I Medical Appliances Co., of Jiangsu, China
- Made or distributed by
- Stile Products Inc., of Lakewood, Calif.
- What has been reported
- No incidents or injuries reported in the U.S. The firm has received 11 reports of the bicycle frames cracking including five reports of minor scrapes and bruises from outside of the U.S.
Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from November 2011 to April 2014 for between $600 and $1250.
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 Recalls Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Frames Can Crack”
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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