Electric-Assisted Bicycle HNT-01 (model HNT-01; JAN codes 4968757035408, 4968757035415, 4968757035422; frame numbers LR401EBB1P60001–LR401EBB1P61847, LR402EBB1R60001–LR402EBB1R60260, LR402EBB1S10001–LR402EBB1S11259, LR402EBB1T11001–LR402EBB1T11130) sold April 2024–May 2026 is affected. Depending on conditions of use, excessive stress may cause cracks to develop in the handlebar stem and frame hinge. Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle and contact Hasegawa Kogyo Co., Ltd. by phone at 0798-61-7345, via the online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBAsnj3HpJL57h8u70Dy4Cyb9K0SIUXT5fRpoTVUk0RWOBXQ/viewform) or by e-mail at support.yadea@hasegawa-kogyo.co.jp for inspection and replacement.
What's being recalled
The products were sold from April 2024 to May 2026.
How to identify it
Model: Product name: Electric-assisted bicycle (Handlebar stem and frame hinge), Trade name: Electric-Assisted Bicycle HNT-01, JAN codes: 4968757035408, 4968757035415, 4968757035422, Model number: HNT-01, Frame numbers: LR401EBB1P60001–LR401EBB1P61847, LR402EBB1R60001–LR402EBB1R60260, LR402EBB1S10001–LR402EBB1S11259, LR402EBB1T11001–LR402EBB1T11130.
The hazard
It was found that, depending on the conditions of use, excessive stress during riding may cause cracks to develop in the handlebar stem and frame hinge.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the company by phone at 0798-61-7345 or via the online reception form (24 hours) at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBAsnj3HpJL57h8u70Dy4Cyb9K0SIUXT5fRpoTVUk0RWOBXQ/viewform or E-mail at support.yadea@hasegawa-kogyo.co.jp. The company recalls the products for inspection and replacement.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Japan (via OECD GlobalRecalls), collected from OECD GlobalRecalls. Check the original before you act on it.
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