4600 Folding Bicycles Recalled
Weak frames can break creating threat of injury according to recall report
Online, February 1, 2014 (Newswire.com) - West Marine has issued a recall of 4,600 of their folding bicycles, citing that it is possible for the frames to break, causing riders to fall off and become injured. The action involves two models: the Jetty Express 2 and the Port Runner 2. The bicycles are designed to be used for simple transportation around boat docks and marinas. The Jetty Express 2 has a frame that is blue and white. It folds at a hinge in the middle of the bike. The model name is clearly printed on the frame. The frame of the Port Runner 2 is red and also folds at a center hinge. Its model name is also clearly visible on its frame.
The bikes were sold via West Marine retail stores throughout the United States, through the company website and via printed catalog. They were sold between March 2010 and July 2013 at a retail price of $300-400.
As of right now, three reports of minor injuries resulting from the bike's frame breaking have been reported. The injuries are described as minor scrapes and bruises.
Consumers are advised to stop using the bikes immediately and return them to the manufacturer a free replacement. The company is accessible through their website, westmarine.com. The bikes were manufactured in China.
"Those who live in maritime communities and know people who might own one of these bikes right now should inform their friends and neighbors about this recall," said iFederated Founder and CEO Drazen Alcocer. "Some of them have been out there for nearly four years now."
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