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Bike Friday Tikit Folding Bicycle
- Starting date:
- November 19, 2012
- Posting date:
- November 19, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-15828
Affected products
Bike Friday Tikit Folding Bicycle
Product 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.
Hazard identified
The bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
The company has not received any reports of incidents in Canada. There have been six reports of handlebar stems breaking, resulting in two reports of injuries including scrapes, bruises and a head laceration that required stitches in the United States.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of theses folding bicycles.
Number sold
Approximately 159 of the recalled bicycles were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled bicycles were sold from January 2007 to September 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States of America.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Green Gear Cycling / Bike Friday
Eugene
Oregon
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
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Green Gear Cycling / Bike Friday
Eugene
Oregon
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bike and contact Bike Friday for a repair kit.
For more information, consumers may contact Bike Friday at 1-800-777-0258 Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST, or visit the firm's Web site.