Product Recall Number: 13-038
Why was Tikit Folding Bicycles recalled?
The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Product Recall Number: 13-038
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-11-13
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Tikit Folding Bicycles
Description: The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control.
Hazard Description: The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 3,800
Incidents: 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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair.
Sold At: Bike Friday direct and dealers nationwide from January 2007 through September 2012 for between $900 and $5,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: U.S.A.
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed