CPSC recall 14-213, announced June 24, 2014, covers Taicang A&I Medical Appliances Tern Folding Bicycles (650 units). The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles 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.
Recalled bicycles have a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begin with either AI1133 through AI1137 or AI1149 through AI1213 stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike.
Which products are included?
The recall involves Link Uno, Link D7i, Link D8, Link P9, Link P7i, and Link P24h models of Tern brand adult folding bikes. These six models were sold in black/blue, black/green, black/gray, black/red dark gray/light gray, gray/orange and white/pink color combinations. "Tern" is printed on the front end of the top tube and on other portions of the frame. The model name is printed on the middle of the top tube. Recalled bicycles have a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begin with either AI1133 through AI1137 or AI1149 through AI1213 stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike. An alphanumeric service tag number is located on the front of the seat tube and this number can be used to determine if the bicycle is affected by going to 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
No incidents or injuries reported in the U.S. The firm has received 11 reports of the bicycle frames cracking including five reports of minor scrapes and bruises from outside of the U.S.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and contact Stile Products or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Consumers will receive a free replacement frame and have it installed at no cost or they can upgrade their bike to one of three designated models at an additional cost.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Taicang A&I Medical Appliances
- Manufacturer
- Taicang A&I Medical Appliances Co., of Jiangsu, China
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 14-213
- Units
- 650 in the U.S. and about 20 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from November 2011 to April 2014 for between $600 and $1250.
- 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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