West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-01-30). Hazards: fall. About 4,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14096 |
| Published | 2014-01-30 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-08 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Folding Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | West Marine |
| Firms | West Marine Products Inc., of Watsonville, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,600 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | West Marine stores nationwide, online at www.westmarine.com and in the West Marine catalog from March 2010 through July 2013 for between $300 and $400. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The bicycle's frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to West Marine for a free replacement folding bicycle.
Incidents and injuries
West Marine has received three reports of the bicycle's frame breaking, resulting in bruises and scrapes to a rider.
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