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Dahon and REI Novara bicycle handlepost — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJun 12, 2009

Hazard

The product pose a risk of injuries because the hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. 25 incidents reported.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

The recall involves model year 2008 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles, with countries of origin Taiwan and China. The words “Dahon” or “Novara” and the model name are printed on the bicycle. 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. The affected bicycles have been sold from March 2008 through April 2009.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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