Dahon Mu P24, MU SL, Mu XL Sport, Vitesse D7 HG, Speed D7, Mariner D7, Jetstream P8 Folding Bicycles

Description: Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued May 12, 2009 Revised December 11, 2009 Release #09-214 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 442-3511 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Note: Revised description and image. The revisions in the description are shown in red. Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: 2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Units: About 11,500 Importers: Dahon California Inc., of Duarte, Calif. and Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash. 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. Description: This recall involves model year 2008 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles. The models included in the recall are as follows: Dahon Ciao 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 D7 REI Novara Buzz FlyBy and FlyBy Shuttle The 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. Sold by: Authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1,300. Manufactured in: Taiwan and China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact any Dahon California dealer or REI store for a free inspection and repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dahon California at (800) 442-3511 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.dahon.com [Learn More]