CPSCJanuary 30, 2014

West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles

West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall

Why was West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles recalled?

The bicycle's frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to West Marine for a free replacement folding bicycle. Contact: West Marine at (800) 262-8464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.westmarine.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for additional 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
Folding Bicycles
Company
West Marine Products Inc., of Watsonville, Calif.
Quantity
About 4,600
Sold at
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.
Recall date
January 30, 2014
Incidents / injuries
West Marine has received three reports of the bicycle's frame breaking, resulting in bruises and scrapes to a rider.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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