Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled

Reports of Handlepost Hinges Cracking Prompt Recall

About 11,500 2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles are being recalled because the hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard.

To date, Dahon California Inc., of Duarte, CA., and Recreational Equipment Inc., (REI), of Kent, WA., have received 25 reports of the handlepost hinge on these bicycles cracking, including 1 minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.

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

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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 bikes were sold by authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1,300.

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Published on May-12-09