CPSCSeptember 18, 2001

CPSC, TH!NK Mobility Recall Electrically Assisted

CPSC, TH!NK Mobility Recall Electrically Assisted Bicycles

Why was CPSC, TH!NK Mobility Recall Electrically Assisted recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For more information, call TH!NK Mobility toll-free at (800) 252-4221 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT 7 days a week, or visit their website at www.thinkmobility.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
TH!NK bike traveler electric bicycles
Company
TH!NK Mobility, LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Quantity
About 200
Sold at
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.
Recall date
September 18, 2001
Incidents / injuries
There is no incidence of the bolt breaking during bike use. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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).

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