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West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall

Recalled January 30, 2014 · CPSC recall 14096 · West Marine

West Marine Jetty Express 2West Marine Port Runner 2
Hazard
The bicycle's frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 4,600
Incidents / injuries
West Marine has received three reports of the bicycle's frame breaking, resulting in bruises and scrapes to a rider.

Description

This recall involves two models of folding bicycles, the Jetty Express 2 and the Port Runner 2, that are designed for use in and around docks and marinas. The Jetty Express 2 has a blue and white frame and folds at a hinge in the middle. Jetty Express 2 is printed on the bike's frame. The Port Runner 2 has a red frame and folds at a hinge in the middle. Port Runner 2 is printed on the bike's frame.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to West Marine for a free replacement folding bicycle.

Contact

West Marine at (800) 262-8464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.westmarine.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for additional information.

Product
Folding Bicycles
Manufacturer(s)
West Marine Products Inc., of Watsonville, Calif.
Retailers
West Marine stores nationwide, online at www.westmarine.com and in the West Marine catalog from March 2010 through July 2013 for between $300 and $400.
Made in
China

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

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