UltraX and Ultra1 Folding Bicycles
CPSC Recall #18-108 — February 26, 2018
Product
UltraX and Ultra1 Folding Bicycles
Description
This recall involves Allen Sports model Ultra1 and UltraX carbon fiber folding bicycles. “ULTRA X” or “ULTRA ONE” are printed on the bicycle’s frame. Both bicycles were sold in black, have 20 speeds and wheel sizes of 451MM. The Ultra One weighs about 21 pounds and the Ultra X weighs about 18 pounds.
Hazard
The bike’s frame can break during use causing the bicycle to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received two reports of the frame breaking causing the rider to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and email Allen Sports at [email protected] with photo of the bicycle to receive full refund instructions.
Units Affected
About 150
Sold At
Online at Amazon.com and eBay from May 2014 through July 2017 for between $500 and $4,000.
Importer
The R. A. Allen Company, Inc. of Portsmouth, N.H., dba Allen Sports
Manufactured In
Taiwan