Reported Dec 30, 2015
Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
J&B Importers, Inc. of Miami, Fla.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a free replacement bicycle.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Origin8 folding bicycles
- Amount recalled
- About 1,600
Where it was sold
Sold at Independent bicycles dealers nationwide between August 2012 and October 2015 for between $370 and $480..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The frame on the folding bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Origin8 has received 13 reports of welds on the frame cracking or failing. No injuries have been reported.
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