REI Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled February 22, 2011 · CPSC recall 11140 · REI

Hazard

The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Replace · Repair

Units

About 160

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received one report of a steerer tube detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Novara Fusion bicycles with serial numbers U95Y07321, U96Y28393, or in the sequential range of the last four digits U96Y28876 through U96Y29128. Serial numbers are located on the underside of the bike. The espresso-colored bicycles were sold in two styles, the Step Through and the Fusion. The Step Through was sold in extra small/small, while the Fusion was available in medium, large, and extra large.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact their local REI store or the REI customer service center to arrange for a replacement fork to be installed free of charge.

Contact

For more information, contact REI at (800) 426-4840 anytime or go to REI's website at http://www.rei.com/help/recall/index.html

Product

Novara Fusion Bicycles

Imported by

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) dba Novara, of Kent, Wash.

Retailers

REI stores nationwide and at REI.com from November 2009 to November 2010 for between $600 and $900.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →