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Stile Products Recalls Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Frames Can Crack

Published: June 24, 2014Recall ID: 14213Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard.

Product Description & Identification

The recall involves Link Uno, Link D7i, Link D8, Link P9, Link P7i, and Link P24h models of Tern brand adult folding bikes. These six models were sold in black/blue, black/green, black/gray, black/red dark gray/light gray, gray/orange and white/pink color combinations. "Tern" is printed on the front end of the top tube and on other portions of the frame. The model name is printed on the middle of the top tube. Recalled bicycles have a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begin with either AI1133 through AI1137 or AI1149 through AI1213 stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike. An alphanumeric service tag number is located on the front of the seat tube and this number can be used to determine if the bicycle is affected by going to the firm's website.

Affected Products

Tern Folding Bicycles

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Stile-Products-Recalls-Tern-Folding-Bicycles
TitleStile Products Recalls Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Frames Can Crack
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14213.TernBicycle%2520Model%2520Link%2520UnoLARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionTern Bicycle Model Link Uno
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14213.Tern%2520Bicycle%2520Model%2520Link%2520D7iLARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionTern Bicycle Model Link D7i
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14213.Tern%2520Bicycle%2520Model%2520Link%2520P24hLARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionTern Bicycle Model Link P24h
Hazards › NameThe bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard.
Injuries › NameNo incidents or injuries reported in the U.S. The firm has received 11 reports of the bicycle frames cracking including five reports of minor scrapes and bruises from outside of the U.S.
Products › NameTern Folding Bicycles
Products › TypeBicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Products › Category I D68242
Products › Number Of Units650 in the U.S. and about 20 in Canada
Recall I D1712
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and contact Stile Products or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Consumers will receive a free replacement frame and have it installed at no cost or they can upgrade their bike to one of three designated models at an additional cost.
Retailers › NameAuthorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from November 2011 to April 2014 for between $600 and $1250.
Recall Date2014-06-24T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recall involves Link Uno, Link D7i, Link D8, Link P9, Link P7i, and Link P24h models of Tern brand adult folding bikes. These six models were sold in black/blue, black/green, black/gray, black/red dark gray/light gray, gray/orange and white/pink color combinations. "Tern" is printed on the front end of the top tube and on other portions of the frame. The model name is printed on the middle of the top tube. Recalled bicycles have a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begin with either AI1133 through AI1137 or AI1149 through AI1213 stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike. An alphanumeric service tag number is located on the front of the seat tube and this number can be used to determine if the bicycle is affected by going to the firm's website.
Distributors › NameStile Products Inc., of Lakewood, Calif.
Recall Number14213
Manufacturers › NameTaicang A&I Medical Appliances Co., of Jiangsu, China
Remedy Options › OptionRepair
Inconjunctions › U R Lhttps://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/40225r-eng.php
Consumer ContactStile Products toll-free at (888) 570-8376 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.ternbicycles.com and click on "Product Recall Information" for more information.
Last Publish Date2015-01-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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