Bike Friday Recalls Tikit Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 13038. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 13038 has the recall date 14 Nov 2012. The notice names the firm Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday. The recall has about 3,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received six reports of breaking handlebar stems, resulting in two reports of injuries including scrapes, bruises and a head laceration that required stitches. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,800 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves all models of tikit brand folding bicycles. The 16-inch wheel custom bicycles were sold in various colors. The Bike Friday tikit brand decal is affixed to the bike frame. |
| Product | Tikit Folding Bicycles, About 3,800, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Bike Friday direct and dealers nationwide from January 2007 through September 2012 for between $900 and $5,000. |
| Manufacturer | Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,800Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13038The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 13038. https://recallregister.com/product/1243-bike-friday-recalls-tikit-folding-bicycles-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13038 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received six reports of breaking handlebar stems, resulting in two reports of injuries including scrapes, bruises and a head laceration that required stitches.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bike Friday direct and dealers nationwide from January 2007 through September 2012 for between $900 and $5,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13038?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13038?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,800