Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
USDahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves model year 2008 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles. The models included in the recall are as follows: Dahon Ciao P8, Curve D3, Curve SL, Glide P8, Jetstream P8, Mu P8, Mu P24, MU SL, Mu XL Sport, Vitesse D7 HG, Speed D7, Speed P8, Speed TR, Speed Pro TT, Mariner D7 REI Novara Buzz FlyBy and FlyBy Shuttle The words "Dahon" or "Novara" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. Except for the Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models, hinges with an "R" embossed on the face of the upper handlepost hinge and/or a "Radius Handlepost" sticker on the handlepost are not included in the recall. All Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models are included in the recall unless they have an "R" embossed twice on the face of the of the lower handlepost hinge (Image 2) indicating they have been repaired.
Affected Products
2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Dahon-and-REI-Novara-Folding-Bicycles-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/09c43d77ff854b86b2d1fb2473e4bfbd.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been 25 reports of the handlepost hinge on these bicycles cracking, including one minor injury involving scrapes and bruises. |
| Products › Name | 2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,500 |
| Recall I D | 5308 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact any Dahon California dealer or REI store for a free inspection and repair. |
| Importers › 1 › Name | Dahon California Inc., of Duarte, Calif. |
| Importers › 2 › Name | Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1,300. |
| Recall Date | 2009-05-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2008 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles. The models included in the recall are as follows: Dahon Ciao P8, Curve D3, Curve SL, Glide P8, Jetstream P8, Mu P8, Mu P24, MU SL, Mu XL Sport, Vitesse D7 HG, Speed D7, Speed P8, Speed TR, Speed Pro TT, Mariner D7 REI Novara Buzz FlyBy and FlyBy Shuttle The words "Dahon" or "Novara" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. Except for the Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models, hinges with an "R" embossed on the face of the upper handlepost hinge and/or a "Radius Handlepost" sticker on the handlepost are not included in the recall. All Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models are included in the recall unless they have an "R" embossed twice on the face of the of the lower handlepost hinge (Image 2) indicating they have been repaired. |
| Recall Number | 09214 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Dahon California at (800) 442-3511 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.dahon.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Taiwan |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | China |
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