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Outdoor & Sports/Bicycles & Scooters

West Marine Recalls Folding Bicycles; Frames Can Break Causing Riders to Fall

Agency Publication Date: January 30, 2014
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Summary

West Marine is recalling approximately 4,600 Jetty Express 2 and Port Runner 2 folding bicycles. The bicycle frames can break during use, which has already resulted in three reports of frame failure and injuries including bruises and scrapes. These bicycles were sold at West Marine stores, online, and via catalog between March 2010 and July 2013 for between $300 and $400. Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to West Marine for a free replacement.

Risk

The bicycle's central frame hinge can break while being ridden, causing the bike to collapse and the rider to fall. This defect has caused reported injuries including bruises and scrapes to riders.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your bicycle frame for the model names 'Jetty Express 2' (blue and white frame) or 'Port Runner 2' (red frame) printed directly on the frame.
  2. If you own one of these models, stop using the bicycle immediately to prevent potential falls or injury.
  3. Return the recalled bicycle to any West Marine store to receive a free replacement folding bicycle.
  4. Contact West Marine at (800) 262-8464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.westmarine.com and click on 'Product Recalls' at the bottom of the page for more information.
  5. For additional questions, you can contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to West Marine for a free replacement folding bicycle.

Contact: West Marine at (800) 262-8464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.westmarine.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for additional information.

Affected Products

Product: Jetty Express 2 Folding Bicycle
Date Ranges: Sold between March 2010 and July 2013
Product: Port Runner 2 Folding Bicycle
Date Ranges: Sold between March 2010 and July 2013

Product Images

West Marine Jetty Express 2

West Marine Jetty Express 2

West Marine Port Runner 2

West Marine Port Runner 2

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14096
Status: Active
Manufacturer: West Marine Products Inc., of Watsonville, Calif.
Sold By: West Marine stores nationwide, online at www.westmarine.com and in the West Marine catalog from March 2010 through July 2013 for between $300 and $400.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 4,600
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: West Marine at (800) 262-8464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.westmarine.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for additional information.
Agency Last Updated: January 8, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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