Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced December 30, 2015 CPSC #16068

Quick answer

Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #16068, announced on December 30, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves three models, the F1, F3 and F7. The F1 model is a single-speed folding bike which came in matte black and can be identified by the "F1" on the top tube. The F3 model is a three-speed folding bike which came in white and can be identified by "F3" on the top tube. The F7 model is a seven-speed folding bike which came in battleship gray and can be identified by "F7" on the top tube. The serial number is located on the bottom tube, near the bike pedals. Serial number ranges included in the recall are as follows: F1 Model Serial number range: B0470373-B0470459 B181460001-B181460100 B13223229 - B13223374 F3 Model Serial number range: B181460101 - B181460200 B0470460-B0470580 B130170001-B130170147 B181404945 - B181405079 F7 Model Serial number range: B181460201 - B181460320 B0470581-B0470746 B131070148-B130170279 B13223375 - B13223510 B181405080 - B181405255 The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a free replacement bicycle.. Affected brand: J&B Importers, Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves three models, the F1, F3 and F7. The F1 model is a single-speed folding bike which came in matte black and can be identified by the "F1" on the top tube. The F3 model is a three-speed folding bike which came in white and can be identified by "F3" on the top tube. The F7 model is a seven-speed folding bike which came in battleship gray and can be identified by "F7" on the top tube. The serial number is located on the bottom tube, near the bike pedals. Serial number ranges included in the recall are as follows: F1 Model Serial number range: B0470373-B0470459 B181460001-B181460100 B13223229 - B13223374 F3 Model Serial number range: B181460101 - B181460200 B0470460-B0470580 B130170001-B130170147 B181404945 - B181405079 F7 Model Serial number range: B181460201 - B181460320 B0470581-B0470746 B131070148-B130170279 B13223375 - B13223510 B181405080 - B181405255

Affected products

Origin8 folding bicycles

Recalled brands

J&B Importers, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a free replacement bicycle.

Recall date

December 30, 2015

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16068?

CPSC recall #16068 covers Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 30, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves three models, the F1, F3 and F7. The F1 model is a single-speed folding bike which came in matte black and can be identified by the "F1" on the top tube. The F3 model is a three-speed folding bike which came in white and can be identified by "F3" on the top tube. The F7 model is a seven-speed folding bike which came in battleship gray and can be identified by "F7" on the top tube. The serial number is located on the bottom tube, near the bike pedals. Serial number ranges included in the recall are as follows: F1 Model Serial number range: B0470373-B0470459 B181460001-B181460100 B13223229 - B13223374 F3 Model Serial number range: B181460101 - B181460200 B0470460-B0470580 B130170001-B130170147 B181404945 - B181405079 F7 Model Serial number range: B181460201 - B181460320 B0470581-B0470746 B131070148-B130170279 B13223375 - B13223510 B181405080 - B181405255

What is the remedy for recall #16068?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16068 is consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a free replacement 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 Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard 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/2016/Origin8-Recalls-Folding-Bicycles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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