CPSC, TH!NK Mobility Recall Electrically Assisted Bicycles

The top of the handlebar stem binder bolt may twist off, while being tightened.

Recall #: 01525
Affected scope: About 200

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Th!Nk Mobility, LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif. recalled The TH!NK traveler is an electric, power assisted bike with 20" wheels and a folding fram….

CPSC, TH!NK Mobility Recall Electrically Assisted Bicycles was recalled by Th!Nk Mobility, LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif. in September 18, 2001. Reason: The top of the handlebar stem binder bolt may twist off, while being tightened.. Remedy: Consumers should be aware of this possible condition while tightening the stem binder bol…. Verify recall #01525 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Th!Nk Mobility, LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The top of the handlebar stem binder bolt may twist off, while being tightened..

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agency class: September 18, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01525 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The TH!NK traveler is an electric, power assisted bike with 20" wheels and a folding frame. 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).

Reason for recall

The top of the handlebar stem binder bolt may twist off, while being tightened.

Remedy, 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. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01525
Date reported	September 18, 2001
Date initiated	September 18, 2001
Recalling firm	Th!Nk Mobility, LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Affected scope	About 200
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should be aware of this possible condition while tightening the stem binder bolt and contact TH!NK Mobility to receive …

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The top of the handlebar stem binder bolt may twist off, while being tightened.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 18, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01525.

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