CPSC recall 13-231, announced June 27, 2013, covers Alu Maga Industrial Tern folding bicycles (about 175 units). The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Stile Products or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Recall contact: call (888) 570-8376, or go to www.ternbicycles.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The frame has a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begins with AM1A or from AM1102 through AM1207.
Which products are included?
The 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/grey 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 AM1207. The serial number is stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike. An alphanumeric service tag number located on the front of the seat tube will be requested. The bicycles' service tag numbers included on this recall are listed on the firm's website.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Stile Products has received two reports of incidents of the frame hinge cracking, resulting in minor scrapes and bruises.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Alu Maga Industrial
- Manufacturer
- Alu Maga Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 13-231
- Units
- About 175
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from January 2012 to May 2013 for between $1,800 and $3,000.
- Distributor
- Stile Products, Inc., of Lakewood, Calif.
Tern folding bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
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 Recall Information for more information.
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