TH!NK bike traveler electric bicycles

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: September 18, 2001 TH!NK Mobility Electronics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
TH!NK Mobility
Reason for Recall:
Vehicle Accident
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
Vehicle Accident

Product Information

Full Description:

TH!NK Mobility Recalls Electrically Assisted Bicycles Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 September 18, 2001 Alert #01-525 CPSC, TH!NK Mobility Recall Electrically Assisted Bicycles PRODUCT: Bicycle - TH!NK Mobility, LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 200 of its "TH!NK bike traveler" electric bicycles. The TH!NK traveler is an electric, power assisted bike with 20" wheels and a folding frame. The bikes were distributed nationwide from July 2000 through May 2001 by retailers and through TH!NK Mobility's web site. The serial number is stamped into the inside of the left rear "dropout" of the frame (the dropout is the piece of frame that holds the left-side axle of the rear wheel). The TH!NK bike traveler comes in red (TT20001), blue (TT20002), silver (TT20003), and white (TT20004) and sold for about $995.00. PROBLEM: The top of the handlebar stem binder bolt may twist off while being tightened. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: There is no incidence of the bolt breaking during bike use. No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should be aware of this possible condition while tightening the stem binder bolt and contact TH!NK Mobility to receive a free repair kit. For more information, call TH!NK Mobility toll-free at (800) 252-4221 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT 7 days a week, or visit their web site at www.thinkmobility.com Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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Official Source

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CPSC Recall Number: 01525