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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.

Tikit Folding Bicycles
Here's product recall specific data for Tikit Folding Bicycles.

  • 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