Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 09214. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact any Dahon California dealer or REI store for a free inspection and repair.
CPSC recall 09214 has the recall date 12 May 2009. The notice names the firm Dahon California. The recall has about 11,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 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 | There have been 25 reports of the handlepost hinge on these bicycles cracking, including one minor injury involving scrapes and bruises. |
|---|---|
| Units | 11,500 |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2008 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles. The models included in the recall are as follows: Dahon Ciao P8, Curve D3, Curve SL, Glide P8, Jetstream P8, Mu P8, Mu P24, MU SL, Mu XL Sport, Vitesse D7 HG, Speed D7, Speed P8, Speed TR, Speed Pro TT, Mariner D7 REI Novara Buzz FlyBy and FlyBy Shuttle The words "Dahon" or "Novara" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. Except for the Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models, hinges with an "R" embossed on the face of the upper handlepost hinge and/or a "Radius Handlepost" sticker on the handlepost are not included in the recall. All Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models are included in the recall unless they have an "R" embossed twice on the face of the of the lower handlepost hinge (Image 2) indicating they have been repaired. |
| Product | 2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles, About 11,500, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1,300. |
| Importer | Dahon California Inc; Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) |
| Made in | Taiwan, China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,500Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name Dahon California
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09214The 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 09214. https://recallregister.com/product/5308-dahon-and-rei-novara-folding-bicycles-recalled-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 09214 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been 25 reports of the handlepost hinge on these bicycles cracking, including one minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1,300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09214?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan, China