Tern folding bicycles recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

April 26, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Stile Products Expands Recall of Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

16153

Brand / firm

Alu Maga Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan

Sold / distributed

Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from January 2012 to April 2016 for between $1,800 and $3,000.

Why it was recalled

The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Eclipse S11i and Verge S11i, X10, X20 and X30h models of Tern brand folding bikes. The 24-inch wheel Eclipse model was sold in a silver/black color combination. The 20-inch wheel Verge models were sold in silver/black, orange/white, red/black and yellow/gray color combinations. "Tern" is printed on the front end of the top tube and on portion of the frame. The model name is printed on the middle of the top tube. The frame has a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begins with AM1A or from AM1102 through AM1208. The serial number is stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Stile Products or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Consumers will receive a free frame and have it installed at no cost.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.