REI Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 11140 · announced February 22, 2011 · Rei (recreational Equipment, Inc.) Dba Novara · 160 units affected
The product
This recall involves Novara Fusion bicycles with serial numbers U95Y07321, U96Y28393, or in the sequential range of the last four digits U96Y28876 through U96Y29128. Serial numbers are located on the underside of the bike. The espresso-colored bicycles were sold in two styles, the Step Through and the Fusion. The Step Through was sold in extra small/small, while the Fusion was available in medium, large, and extra large.
The hazard
The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact their local REI store or the REI customer service center to arrange for a replacement fork to be installed free of charge. Remedy type: Replace Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of a steerer tube detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: REI stores nationwide and at REI.com from November 2009 to November 2010 for between $600 and $900.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact REI at (800) 426-4840 anytime or go to REI's website at http://www.rei.com/help/recall/index.html
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.