The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18108·Announced 2018-02-26

Allen Sports Recalls UltraX and Ultra1 Folding Bicycles Due to Frame Breakage

Allen Sports is recalling approximately 150 UltraX and Ultra1 folding bicycles because the carbon fiber frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (frame breakage) that poses a risk of harm (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Allen Sports are recalling approximately 150 UltraX and Ultra1 carbon fiber folding bicycles. The recall is due to a hazard where the bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the bicycle to collapse and posing a fall hazard to consumers. The firm has received two reports of the frame breaking causing the rider to fall, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled bicycles are black, have 20 speeds, and 451MM wheel sizes. The Ultra One weighs about 21 pounds, and the Ultra X weighs about 18 pounds. "ULTRA X" or "ULTRA ONE" are printed on the bicycle's frame. The bicycles were sold online at Amazon.com and eBay from May 2014 through July 2017 for between $500 and $4,000.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles. To receive a full refund, consumers should email Allen Sports at [email protected] with a photo of the bicycle. For more information, consumers can contact Allen Sports at 800-722-5536 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit allensportsusa.com and click on “Important safety notice on Allen Sports Ultra1 and UltraX Folding Bicycles.”

The recalled product

Product
UltraX and Ultra1 Folding Bicycles
Manufacturer
The R. A. Allen Company, Inc. of Portsmouth, N.H., dba Allen Sports
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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