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CPSC, TH!NK Mobility Recall Electrically Assisted Bicycles

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSep 18, 2001
Recalled "TH!NK bike traveler" electric bicycle
Recalled "TH!NK bike traveler" electric bicycle

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The top of the handlebar stem binder bolt may twist off, while being tightened.

Remedy

Consumers should be aware of this possible condition while tightening the stem binder bolt and contact TH!NK Mobility to receive a free repair kit. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Incidents & injuries

There is no incidence of the bolt breaking during bike use. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The TH!NK traveler is an electric, power assisted bike with 20" wheels and a folding frame. The serial number is stamped into the inside of the left rear "dropout" of the frame (the dropout is the piece of frame that holds the left-side axle of the rear wheel). The TH!NK bike traveler comes in red (TT20001), blue (TT20002), silver (TT20003), and white (TT20004).

Sold on

The bikes were distributed nationwide from July 2000 through May 2001 by retailers and through TH!NK Mobility's website, and sold for about $995.00.

Contact the company

For more information, call TH!NK Mobility toll-free at (800) 252-4221 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT 7 days a week, or visit their website at www.thinkmobility.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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