Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Dahon is voluntarily recalling the following products in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Consumers should stop using the products identified below immediately unless otherwise instructed.
  • 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, Mariner D7, Mµ P8, Mµ P24, Mµ SL, Mµ XL Sport, Vitesse D7HG, Speed D7, Speed P8, Speed TR, Speed Pro TT

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 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.

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 company’s Web site at www.dahon.com.

Please click here to see the CPSC press release related to this program.