Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-12-30 · 16068
Hazards
The frame on the folding bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard.
Recall
Number
16068
Date
2015-12-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Origin8 folding bicycles
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Independent bicycles dealers nationwide between August 2012 and October 2015 for between $370 and $480.
Importer(s)
J&B Importers, Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves three models, the F1, F3 and F7. The F1 model is a single-speed folding bike which came in matte black and can be identified by the "F1" on the top tube. The F3 model is a three-speed folding bike which came in white and can be identified by "F3" on the top tube. The F7 model is a seven-speed folding bike which came in battleship gray and can be identified by "F7" on the top tube. The serial number is located on the bottom tube, near the bike pedals. Serial number ranges included in the recall are as follows: F1 Model Serial number range: B0470373-B0470459 B181460001-B181460100 B13223229 - B13223374 F3 Model Serial number range: B181460101 - B181460200 B0470460-B0470580 B130170001-B130170147 B181404945 - B181405079 F7 Model Serial number range: B181460201 - B181460320 B0470581-B0470746 B131070148-B130170279 B13223375 - B13223510 B181405080 - B181405255