Well, the volunteered information about recalls is sort wrong but also sort of right. I spoke at length with West Marine customer
service this morning; the actual recall is only for the Port Runner II, because there have been failures of some part of the frame, causing accidents. All online info I have seen refers specifically to the recall for the PR II.
The earlier version of the Port Runner (like my bikes) has a different frame and has not had failures; there has been no declared recall.
However, (I am paraphrasing customer service's comments here) West Marine will replace the Port Runner bikes anyway, although they don't have to, just to be on the safe side. They will replace them with the "Back Bay" a 7-speed folding bike, retail $399.99. You need to document your original
purchase.
Considering this, I'll exchange my bikes. Probably I'll offer the new ones
for sale when I have them.