Dahon and REI Novara Bicycle Recall – Handlepost Defect
Dahon California Inc. of Duarte California and Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Washington, have recalled Novara folding bicycle because the hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of the handlepost hinge on these bicycles cracking, including one minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.
The Novara recall involves about 11,500 2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles, described 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 D7REI: Novara Buzz FlyBy and FlyBy Shuttle
The words “Dahon” or “Novara” and the model name are printed on the bicycle. 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.
The recalled bicycles were sold by authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1,300. They were manufactured in Taiwan and China.
If no one has been injured on the bike, consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact any Dahon California dealer or REI store for a free inspection and repair. If someone has been injured on the bike, do not get it repaired and contact a lawyer at our law firm immediately: 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.