West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall
CPSC recall 14096 · announced January 30, 2014 · West Marine Products · 4,600 units affected
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.
The hazard
The bicycle's frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to West Marine for a free replacement folding bicycle. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: West Marine at (800) 262-8464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.westmarine.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for additional information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.