Stile Products Expands Recall of Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Tern Eclipse S11i bicycle
Tern folding bicycles
Recall Date: April 26th, 2016 Type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories Units: About 220 (in addition, about 175 were recalled in June 2013) Hazards:
The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard. Remedies:
Repair
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.
Description
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/grey 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.
Images:
Tern Eclipse S11i bicycle
Tern Verge X10 bicycle
Consumer Contact:
Stile Products toll-free at (888) 570-8376 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.ternbicycles.com and click on Product Alerts at the bottom of the page for more information.
Injuries:
Stile Products has received four reports of incidents of the frame hinge cracking, resulting in minor scrapes, bruises and one sprained shoulder.
Manufacturers:
Alu Maga Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan
Retailers:
Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from January 2012 to April 2016 for between $1,800 and $3,000.