West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall

Active Recall Announced January 30, 2014 CPSC #14096

Quick answer

West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall is CPSC recall #14096, announced on January 30, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves two models of folding bicycles, the Jetty Express 2 and the Port Runner 2, that are designed for use in and around docks and marinas. The Jetty Express 2 has a blue and white frame and folds at a hinge in the middle. Jetty Express 2 is printed on the bike's frame. The Port Runner 2 has a red frame and folds at a hinge in the middle. Port Runner 2 is printed on the bike's frame. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to west marine for a free replacement folding bicycle.. Affected brand: West Marine Products Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves two models of folding bicycles, the Jetty Express 2 and the Port Runner 2, that are designed for use in and around docks and marinas. The Jetty Express 2 has a blue and white frame and folds at a hinge in the middle. Jetty Express 2 is printed on the bike's frame. The Port Runner 2 has a red frame and folds at a hinge in the middle. Port Runner 2 is printed on the bike's frame.

Affected products

Folding Bicycles

Recalled brands

West Marine Products Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to West Marine for a free replacement folding bicycle.

Recall date

January 30, 2014

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14096?

CPSC recall #14096 covers West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 30, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves two models of folding bicycles, the Jetty Express 2 and the Port Runner 2, that are designed for use in and around docks and marinas. The Jetty Express 2 has a blue and white frame and folds at a hinge in the middle. Jetty Express 2 is printed on the bike's frame. The Port Runner 2 has a red frame and folds at a hinge in the middle. Port Runner 2 is printed on the bike's frame.

What is the remedy for recall #14096?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14096 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to west marine for a free replacement folding bicycle.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/West-Marine-Recalls-Folding-Bicycles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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