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CPSC, TH!NK Mobility Recall Electrically Assisted Bicycles

Recalled September 18, 2001 · CPSC recall 01525 · TH!NK Mobility

Recalled "TH!NK bike traveler" electric bicycle
Hazard
The top of the handlebar stem binder bolt may twist off, while being tightened.
Remedy
Consumers should be aware of this possible condition while tightening the stem binder bolt and contact TH!NK Mobility to receive a free repair kit. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Units
About 200
Incidents / injuries
There is no incidence of the bolt breaking during bike use. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The TH!NK traveler is an electric, power assisted bike with 20" wheels and a folding frame. The serial number is stamped into the inside of the left rear "dropout" of the frame (the dropout is the piece of frame that holds the left-side axle of the rear wheel). The TH!NK bike traveler comes in red (TT20001), blue (TT20002), silver (TT20003), and white (TT20004).

What to do

Consumers should be aware of this possible condition while tightening the stem binder bolt and contact TH!NK Mobility to receive a free repair kit. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Contact

For more information, call TH!NK Mobility toll-free at (800) 252-4221 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT 7 days a week, or visit their website at www.thinkmobility.com

Product
TH!NK bike traveler electric bicycles
Manufacturer(s)
TH!NK Mobility, LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Retailers
The bikes were distributed nationwide from July 2000 through May 2001 by retailers and through TH!NK Mobility's website, and sold for about $995.00.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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