Origin8 folding bicycles recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

December 30, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Origin8 Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

16068

Sold / distributed

Independent bicycles dealers nationwide between August 2012 and October 2015 for between $370 and $480.

Why it was recalled

The frame on the folding bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard.

What was recalled

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

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a free replacement bicycle.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.