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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2014-01-30

West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall

Is my product affected?

Folding Bicycles

  • Brand West Marine Products Inc., of Watsonville, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

West Marine is recalling two models of folding bicycles due to frames that can break during use, creating a risk of riders falling. The recalled models are the Jetty Express 2, which has a blue and white frame with its name printed on it, and the Port Runner 2, which has a red frame with its name printed on it. Both models are designed for use in and around docks and marinas and fold at a hinge in the middle.

Consumers who own either of these recalled bicycles should immediately stop using them and return them to West Marine for a free replacement folding bicycle.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The bicycle's frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to West Marine for a free replacement folding bicycle.

Details from the source

This recall involves two models of folding bicycles, the Jetty Express 2 and the Port Runner 2, that are designed for use in and around docks and marinas. The Jetty Express 2 has a blue and white frame and folds at a hinge in the middle. Jetty Express 2 is printed on the bike's frame. The Port Runner 2 has a red frame and folds at a hinge in the middle. Port Runner 2 is printed on the bike's frame.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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