Reported Feb 26, 2018
Allen Sports Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The R. A. Allen Company, Inc. of Portsmouth, N.H., dba Allen Sports
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and email Allen Sports at customerservice@allensportsusa.com with photo of the bicycle to receive full refund instructions.
Firm contact: Allen Sports at 800-722-5536 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email customerservice@allensportsusa.com and online at allensportsusa.com and click on “Important safety notice on Allen Sports Ultra1 and UltraX Folding Bicycles” for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- UltraX and Ultra1 Folding Bicycles
- Amount recalled
- About 150
Where it was sold
Sold at Online at Amazon.com and eBay from May 2014 through July 2017 for between $500 and $4,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The bike's frame can break during use causing the bicycle to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received two reports of the frame breaking causing the rider to fall. No injuries have been reported.
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