REI Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11140
Recall Date
2011-02-22
Manufacturer
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) dba Novara, of Kent, Wash.
Units Affected
About 160
Products Involved
Novara Fusion Bicycles
Hazard
The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact their local REI store or the REI customer service center to arrange for a replacement fork to be installed free of charge.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received one report of a steerer tube detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
REI stores nationwide and at REI.com from November 2009 to November 2010 for between $600 and $900.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Novara Fusion bicycles with serial numbers U95Y07321, U96Y28393, or in the sequential range of the last four digits U96Y28876 through U96Y29128. Serial numbers are located on the underside of the bike. The espresso-colored bicycles were sold in two styles, the Step Through and the Fusion. The Step Through was sold in extra small/small, while the Fusion was available in medium, large, and extra large.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28