Stile Products Expands Recall of Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #16153
Recall Date
2016-04-26
Manufacturer
Alu Maga Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan
Units Affected
About 220 (in addition, about 175 were recalled in June 2013)
Products Involved
Tern folding bicycles
Hazard
The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Stile Products or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Consumers will receive a free frame and have it installed at no cost.
Reported Injuries
Stile Products has received four reports of incidents of the frame hinge cracking, resulting in minor scrapes, bruises and one sprained shoulder.
Sold At
Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from January 2012 to April 2016 for between $1,800 and $3,000.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Eclipse S11i and Verge S11i, X10, X20 and X30h models of Tern brand folding bikes. The 24-inch wheel Eclipse model was sold in a silver/black color combination. The 20-inch wheel Verge models were sold in silver/black, orange/white, red/black and yellow/gray color combinations. "Tern" is printed on the front end of the top tube and on portion of the frame. The model name is printed on the middle of the top tube. The frame has a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begins with AM1A or from AM1102 through AM1208. The serial number is stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike.
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