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Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Date: May 12, 2009
Company: Authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1,300.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact any Dahon California dealer or REI store for a free inspection and repair.

Affected Products

This recall involves model year 2008 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles. The models included in the recall are as follows: Dahon Ciao P8, Curve D3, Curve SL, Glide P8, Jetstream P8, Mu P8, Mu P24, MU SL, Mu XL Sport, Vitesse D7 HG, Speed D7, Speed P8, Speed TR, Speed Pro TT, Mariner D7 REI Novara Buzz FlyBy and FlyBy Shuttle The words "Dahon" or "Novara" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. Except for the Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models, hinges with an "R" embossed on the face of the upper handlepost hinge and/or a "Radius Handlepost" sticker on the handlepost are not included in the recall. All Jetstream P8 and Glide P8 models are included in the recall unless they have an "R" embossed twice on the face of the of the lower handlepost hinge (Image 2) indicating they have been repaired.

Why Was This Recalled?

The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1,300.

Authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1,300. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report