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Fall / CollapseJune 27, 2013CPSC #13231

Stile Products Recalls Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
175
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

The recall involves Eclipse S11i and Verge S11i, X10, X20 and X30h models of Tern brand folding bikes. The 24-inch wheel Eclipse model was sold in a silver/black color combination. The 20-inch wheel Verge models were sold in silver/black, orange/white, red/black and yellow/grey color combinations. "Tern" is printed on the front end of the top tube and on portion of the frame. The model name is printed on the middle of the top tube. The frame has a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begins with AM1A or from AM1102 through AM1207. The serial number is stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike. An alphanumeric service tag number located on the front of the seat tube will be requested. The bicycles' service tag numbers included on this recall are listed on the firm's website.

Hazard

The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard.

Injuries

Stile Products has received two reports of incidents of the frame hinge cracking, resulting in minor scrapes and bruises.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from January 2012 to May 2013 for between $1,800 and $3,000.

Photos

Tern Eclipse S11i bicycleTern Verge X10 bicycle
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