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Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled May 12, 2009 · CPSC recall 09214 · Dahon and REI

Picture of Recalled Bicycle
Hazard
The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact any Dahon California dealer or REI store for a free inspection and repair.
Units
About 11,500
Incidents / injuries
There have been 25 reports of the handlepost hinge on these bicycles cracking, including one minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.

Description

This recall involves model year 2008 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles. The models included in the recall are as follows: Dahon Ciao P8, Curve D3, Curve SL, Glide P8, Jetstream P8, Mu P8, Mu P24, MU SL, Mu XL Sport, Vitesse D7 HG, Speed D7, Speed P8, Speed TR, Speed Pro TT, Mariner D7 REI Novara Buzz FlyBy and FlyBy Shuttle The words "Dahon" or "Novara" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. Except for the Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models, hinges with an "R" embossed on the face of the upper handlepost hinge and/or a "Radius Handlepost" sticker on the handlepost are not included in the recall. All Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models are included in the recall unless they have an "R" embossed twice on the face of the of the lower handlepost hinge (Image 2) indicating they have been repaired.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact any Dahon California dealer or REI store for a free inspection and repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact Dahon California at (800) 442-3511 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.dahon.com

Product
2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles
Imported by
Dahon California Inc., of Duarte, Calif. · Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash.
Retailers
Authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1,300.
Made in
Taiwan · China

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

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