West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-01-30 · 14096
Hazards
The bicycle's frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Recall
Number
14096
Date
2014-01-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Folding Bicycles
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
West Marine Products Inc., of Watsonville, Calif.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
China
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.