Allen Sports Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 18108 · Feb 26, 2018 · Allen Sports
150
units affected
150
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18108
- Date
- Feb 26, 2018
- Company
- Allen Sports
- Units affected
- 150
- Product
- UltraX and Ultra1 Folding Bicycles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Allen Sports model Ultra1 and UltraX carbon fiber folding bicycles. "ULTRA X" or "ULTRA ONE" are printed on the bicycle's frame. Both bicycles were sold in black, have 20 speeds and wheel sizes of 451MM. The Ultra One weighs about 21 pounds and the Ultra X weighs about 18 pounds.
What can happen
The bike's frame can break during use causing the bicycle to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and email Allen Sports at customerservice@allensportsusa.com with photo of the bicycle to receive full refund instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the frame breaking causing the rider to fall. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com and eBay from May 2014 through July 2017 for between $500 and $4,000.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ultrax and ultra1 folding bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and email Allen Sports at customerservice@allensportsusa.com with photo of the bicycle to receive full refund instructions.
What is the hazard?
The bike's frame can break during use causing the bicycle to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.