Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles

Origin8 announced a recall of three models of its folding bikes, in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to reports, the frame on the folding bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard. Following is the official release from CPSC:

Recall date: December 30, 2015

Recall number: 16-068

Recall Summary

Name of product:

Origin8 folding bicycles

Hazard:

The frame on the folding bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard.

Consumer Contact:

Origin8 at 800-666-5000 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.origin8.bike and click support for more information.

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Recall Details

Units

About 1,600

Description

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:

Incidents/Injuries

Origin8 has received 13 reports of welds on the frame cracking or failing. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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

Sold at

Independent bicycles dealers nationwide between August 2012 and October 2015 for between $370 and $480.

Importer(s)

J&B Importers, Inc., of Miami, Fla.

Manufactured in

China