CPSCGeneral Alert
Bike Friday Recalls Tikit Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Published: November 14, 2012Recall ID: 13038Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all models of tikit brand folding bicycles. The 16-inch wheel custom bicycles were sold in various colors. The Bike Friday tikit brand decal is affixed to the bike frame.
Affected Products
Tikit Folding Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Bike-Friday-Recalls-Tikit-Folding-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Bike Friday Recalls Tikit Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.131985.13038.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Bike Friday Tikit Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Tikit Folding Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,800 |
| Recall I D | 1243 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Bike Friday direct and dealers nationwide from January 2007 through September 2012 for between $900 and $5,000. |
| Recall Date | 2012-11-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all models of tikit brand folding bicycles. The 16-inch wheel custom bicycles were sold in various colors. The Bike Friday tikit brand decal is affixed to the bike frame. |
| Recall Number | 13038 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday, of Eugene, Ore. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Bike Friday; (800) 777-0258, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.BikeFriday.com (FAQs) and click on “tikit stem recall” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmGreen Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday, of Eugene, Ore.