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1. Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Origin8-Recalls-Folding-Bicycles/
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Recall Date: December 30, 2015
Recall Number: 16-068
Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Origin8-Recalls-Folding-Bicycles/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Origin8 folding bicycles
Hazard: The frame on the folding bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a free replacement bicycle.
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.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Origin8-Recalls-Folding-Bicycles/
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:
| 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 |
Incidents/Injuries: Origin8 has received 13 reports of welds on the frame cracking or failing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Independent bicycles dealers nationwide between August 2012 and October 2015 for between $370 and $480.
Importer/Distributor: J&B Importers, Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Manufactured in: China
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