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Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsMay 12, 2009
Picture of Recalled Bicycle
Picture of Recalled Bicycle

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

Hazard

The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact any Dahon California dealer or REI store for a free inspection and repair.

Incidents & injuries

There have been 25 reports of the handlepost hinge on these bicycles cracking, including one minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.

Product description

This recall involves model year 2008 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles. The models included in the recall are as follows: Dahon Ciao P8, Curve D3, Curve SL, Glide P8, Jetstream P8, Mu P8, Mu P24, MU SL, Mu XL Sport, Vitesse D7 HG, Speed D7, Speed P8, Speed TR, Speed Pro TT, Mariner D7 REI Novara Buzz FlyBy and FlyBy Shuttle The words "Dahon" or "Novara" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. Except for the Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models, 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. All Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models are included in the recall unless they have an "R" embossed twice on the face of the of the lower handlepost hinge (Image 2) indicating they have been repaired.

Sold on

Authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1,300.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Dahon California at (800) 442-3511 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.dahon.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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