Bike Friday recalls all Tikit folding bicycles due to handlebar stem breakage causing fall hazards. Consumers must stop using and contact for free repair.
The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Bike Friday is recalling all Tikit folding bicycles because their handlebar stems can break, leading to loss of control and falls. This hazard affects riders who use the bikes without the fix.
The handlebar stem can break under normal use, causing the rider to lose control. This may lead to a fall that could result in injury. The hazard is specific to the Tikit folding bicycle design.
Riders of Tikit folding bicycles are affected, especially those using the bikes without the handlebar stem repair. Children and inexperienced riders may be at higher risk due to the fall hazard.
Check for the Bike Friday tikit brand decal on the bike frame. The bicycles were sold in various colors with 16-inch wheels. All Tikit folding bicycle models are included in this recall.
Immediately stop riding the bicycle to prevent falls from a broken handlebar stem.
Schedule a free repair with Bike Friday by contacting their customer service.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair.
Yes, all models of T:ikit folding bicycles are included in this recall.
The recall states that the handlebar stem can break, but there's no specific visual indicator mentioned in the record.
The recall does not specify a deadline for the repair; consumers should contact Bike Friday to schedule it immediately.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bike Friday to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1243 — Bike Friday Tikit Folding Bicycles Hello, I own a Tikit Folding Bicycles that is covered by recall 1243 from Bike Friday. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
