Recall: Woom bikes USA Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Description: This recall involves woom bicycle models 4 (20 inch), 5 (24 inch) and 6 (26 inch). You can find the model number on the top tube of each bike. The bikes were sold in five different colors: Red, blue, green, purple and yellow. "Woom" is printed across the bottom tube of the bicycle frame.
Name of product: Woom model 4, 5, 6 bicycles
Units: About 5,500
Hazard: The bicycle's front fork can loosen and detach, posing fall and injury risks to the rider.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact the firm for a free repair kit for the front fork. The firm is contacting all known purchasers and providing a free repair kit including installation instructions.
Recall date: March 19, 2020
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the fork becoming loose or detaching in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Online at us.woombikes.com from August 2018 through March 2019 for about $450 (woom 4), $480 (woom 5) and $500 (woom 6).
Importers: Woom bikes USA, Austin, Texas
Manufactured in: Cambodia
Consumer contact: Woom bike USA toll-free at 855-966-6872 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email at usa@woombikes.com or online at us.woombikes.com and click on Service for more information.
Recall number: 20-728