Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16068 · Dec 30, 2015 · Origin8
1,600
units affected
1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16068
- Date
- Dec 30, 2015
- Company
- Origin8
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- Origin8 folding bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves three models, the F1, F3 and F7. The F1 model is a single-speed folding bike which came in matte black and can be identified by the "F1" on the top tube. The F3 model is a three-speed folding bike which came in white and can be identified by "F3" on the top tube. The F7 model is a seven-speed folding bike which came in battleship gray and can be identified by "F7" on the top tube. The serial number is located on the bottom tube, near the bike pedals. Serial number ranges included in the recall are as follows: F1 Model Serial number range: B0470373-B0470459 B181460001-B181460100 B13223229 - B13223374 F3 Model Serial number range: B181460101 - B181460200 B0470460-B0470580 B130170001-B130170147 B181404945 - B181405079 F7 Model Serial number range: B181460201 - B181460320 B0470581-B0470746 B131070148-B130170279 B13223375 - B13223510 B181405080 - B181405255
What can happen
The frame on the folding bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a free replacement bicycle.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Origin8 has received 13 reports of welds on the frame cracking or failing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycles dealers nationwide between August 2012 and October 2015 for between $370 and $480.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled origin8 folding bicycles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a free replacement bicycle.
What is the hazard?
The frame on the folding bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard.
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.