Bike Friday Recalls Tikit Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 13038 · Nov 14, 2012 · Bike Friday
3,800
units affected
3,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13038
- Date
- Nov 14, 2012
- Company
- Bike Friday
- Units affected
- 3,800
- Product
- Tikit Folding Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Bike Friday direct and dealers nationwide from January 2007 through September 2012 for between $900 and $5,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tikit folding bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
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.