Bike Friday Tikit Folding Bicycles recall: Fall Hazard
Bike Friday Recalls Tikit Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Bike Friday Tikit Folding Bicycles recalled?
The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair. Contact: Bike Friday; (800) 777-0258, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.BikeFriday.com (FAQs) and click on “tikit stem recall” for more information.
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
- Tikit Folding Bicycles
- Company
- Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday, of Eugene, Ore.
- Quantity
- About 3,800
- Sold at
- Bike Friday direct and dealers nationwide from January 2007 through September 2012 for between $900 and $5,000.
- Recall date
- November 14, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received six reports of breaking handlebar stems, resulting in two reports of injuries including scrapes, bruises and a head laceration that required stitches.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.