Stile Products Expands Recall of Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 16153 · announced April 26, 2016 · Alu Maga Industrial Co · 220 units affected
The product
This recall involves Eclipse S11i and Verge S11i, X10, X20 and X30h models of Tern brand folding bikes. The 24-inch wheel Eclipse model was sold in a silver/black color combination. The 20-inch wheel Verge models were sold in silver/black, orange/white, red/black and yellow/gray color combinations. "Tern" is printed on the front end of the top tube and on portion of the frame. The model name is printed on the middle of the top tube. The frame has a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begins with AM1A or from AM1102 through AM1208. The serial number is stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike.
The hazard
The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Stile Products or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Consumers will receive a free frame and have it installed at no cost. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Stile Products has received four reports of incidents of the frame hinge cracking, resulting in minor scrapes, bruises and one sprained shoulder.
Sold at: Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from January 2012 to April 2016 for between $1,800 and $3,000.
Consumer contact: Stile Products toll-free at (888) 570-8376 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.ternbicycles.com and click on Product Alerts at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.