West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall
Recall 14096 · Jan 30, 2014 · West Marine
4,600
units affected
4,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14096
- Date
- Jan 30, 2014
- Company
- West Marine
- Units affected
- 4,600
- Product
- Folding Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The bicycle's frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to West Marine for a free replacement folding bicycle.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- West Marine has received three reports of the bicycle's frame breaking, resulting in bruises and scrapes to a rider.
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled folding bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to West Marine for a free replacement folding bicycle.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
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.