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2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles

CPSC Recall #09-214 — May 11, 2009

Recall Summary

Recall Number09-214
Recall DateMay 11, 2009
Remedy TypeInspect, Repair
Units AffectedAbout 11,500
ImporterDahon California Inc., of Duarte, Calif. and Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash.
Manufactured InTaiwan and China

Where It Was Sold

Authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1
300.

Product

2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles

Description

This recall involves model year 2008 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles. The models included in the recall are as follows:DahonCiao P8, Curve D3, Curve SL, Glide P8, Jetstream P8, Mu P8,Mu P24, MU SL, Mu XL Sport, Vitesse D7 HG, Speed D7,Speed P8, Speed TR, Speed Pro TT, Mariner D7REINovara Buzz FlyBy and FlyBy ShuttleThe words "Dahon" or "Novara" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. Except for the Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models, hinges with an "R" embossed on the face of the upper handlepost hinge and/or a "Radius Handlepost" sticker on the handlepost are not included in the recall. All Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models are included in the recall unless they have an "R" embossed twice on the face of the of the lower handlepost hinge (Image 2) indicating they have been repaired.

Hazard

The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

There have been 25 reports of the handlepost hinge on these bicycles cracking, including one minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact any Dahon California dealer or REI store for a free inspection and repair.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Inspect, Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Inspect, Repair) at no cost to you.

Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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