Tern brand is recalling about 220 Eclipse and Verge model folding bicycles because the bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube. Stile Products has received four reports of the frame hinge cracking, which resulted in injuries including minor scrapes, bruises, and one sprained shoulder. These bicycles were sold in various color combinations including silver/black, orange/white, red/black, and yellow/gray at authorized dealers between January 2012 and April 2016. Affected consumers will receive a free replacement frame and have it installed at no cost by an authorized dealer.
The bicycle's frame can crack at the top tube hinge during use, causing the bike to fail and posing a significant fall hazard to the rider. Four incidents have already been reported, including one injury involving a sprained shoulder.
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.
Tern Eclipse S11i bicycle
Tern Verge X10 bicycle
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response