PRODUCT: Bicycle - TH!NK Mobility, LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif. is
voluntarily recalling about 200 of its "TH!NK bike traveler" electric
bicycles. The TH!NK traveler is an electric, power assisted bike with
20" wheels and a folding frame. The bikes were distributed nationwide
from July 2000 through May 2001 by retailers and through TH!NK
Mobility's web site. The serial number is stamped into the inside of
the left rear "dropout" of the frame (the dropout is the piece of frame
that holds the left-side axle of the rear wheel). The TH!NK bike
traveler comes in red (TT20001), blue (TT20002), silver (TT20003), and
white (TT20004) and sold for about $995.00.
PROBLEM: The top of the handlebar stem binder bolt may twist off while
being tightened.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: There is no incidence of the bolt breaking during
bike use. No injuries have been reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should be aware of this possible condition while
tightening the stem binder bolt and contact TH!NK Mobility to receive a
free repair kit. For more information, call TH!NK Mobility toll-free at
(800) 252-4221 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT 7 days a week, or visit their web
site at www.thinkmobility.com
Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
