CPSC, TH!NK Mobility Recall Electrically Assisted Bicycles

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-09-18). About 200 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`01525`
Published	2001-09-18
Last updated	2026-04-24
Product category	Bicycles & Accessories
Products	TH!NK bike traveler electric bicycles
Firm named in the title	TH!NK Mobility
Firms	TH!NK Mobility, LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif. (manufacturer)
Units (US)	200
Remedy classes	repair
Sold	The bikes were distributed nationwide from July 2000 through May 2001 by retailers and through TH!NK Mobility's website, and sold for about $995.00.

Description

The TH!NK traveler is an electric, power assisted bike with 20" wheels and a folding frame. The serial number is stamped into the inside of the left rear "dropout" of the frame (the dropout is the piece of frame that holds the left-side axle of the rear wheel). The TH!NK bike traveler comes in red (TT20001), blue (TT20002), silver (TT20003), and white (TT20004).

Hazard

The top of the handlebar stem binder bolt may twist off, while being tightened.

Remedy

Consumers should be aware of this possible condition while tightening the stem binder bolt and contact TH!NK Mobility to receive a free repair kit. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Incidents and injuries

There is no incidence of the bolt breaking during bike use. No injuries have been reported.

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