Allen Sports Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

UltraX and Ultra1 Folding Bicycles

Date of Recall

2018-02-26

CPSC Release Number

18-108

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 150

Importer

The R. A. Allen Company, Inc. of Portsmouth, N.H., dba Allen Sports

Sold By

Online at Amazon.com and eBay from May 2014 through July 2017 for between $500 and $4,000.

Problem/Hazard

The bike's frame can break during use causing the bicycle to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received two reports of the frame breaking causing the rider to fall. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Allen Sports model Ultra1 and UltraX carbon fiber folding bicycles. "ULTRA X" or "ULTRA ONE" are printed on the bicycle's frame. Both bicycles were sold in black, have 20 speeds and wheel sizes of 451MM. The Ultra One weighs about 21 pounds and the Ultra X weighs about 18 pounds.

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

Allen Sports at 800-722-5536 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email [email protected] and online at allensportsusa.com and click on "Important safety notice on Allen Sports Ultra1 and UltraX Folding Bicycles" for more information.

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