Bike Friday Recalls Tikit Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Recall #: 13038
Affected scope: About 3,800

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

Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday, of Eugene, Ore. recalled This recall involves all models of tikit brand folding bicycles. The 16-inch wheel custom….

Bike Friday Recalls Tikit Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday, of Eugene, Ore. in November 14, 2012. Reason: The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the co…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule …. Verify recall #13038 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday, of Eugene, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the co….

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agency class: November 14, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13038 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

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.

Reason for recall

The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair.

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	13038
Date reported	November 14, 2012
Date initiated	November 14, 2012
Recalling firm	Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday, of Eugene, Ore.
Affected scope	About 3,800
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 immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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.. Recalled by Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday, of Eugene, Ore.. Units affected: About 3,800.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 14, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13038.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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