Bicycle Related Recalls

List of recalled bike related products here. Add any others you know about.

Also check www.recalls.gov for more info on many recalls; bikes are under CPSC.

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on November 15, 2012 at 1:31pm

Bike Friday's, specifically the Tikit, have been prone to all kinds of failures.

Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on April 25, 2013 at 12:02pm

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Communications

4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, www.cpsc.gov

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Recall Date: April 25, 2013

Recall Number: 13-181

 

3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

Name of product: Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars

 

Hazard: The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury. 

 

Remedy: Consumers should stop using their bicycles immediately and contact 3T Design to obtain a free repair kit that includes four replacement bolts and instructions. Consumers can follow the instructions to replace the handlebar's bolts or take the bicycle to a Cervélo authorized dealer for a free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: 3T Design Ltd. at (800) 223-3207 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.3tcycling.com and click on Recall for more information.

 

Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/3T-Design-Recalls-Cervelo-Bicyc...

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 623 in the United States and 53 in Canada

 

Description: The Aura Pro custom bicycle handlebars are original equipment on the 2013 Cervélo P-Series bicycles which come in black, gray and red color combinations. The handlebars are finished in gloss black with "3T," AURA-PRO," and "ULTIMATE-PERFORMANCE" in white on the handlebar's top surface. The recall includes the P3 with Shimano Ultegra and P5 Three with SRAM Red bicycle models. "Cervélo" and "P3" or "P5" appear on the bicycle's frame.

 

Incidents/Injuries: 3T Design has received one report of an incident resulting in minor injuries.

 

Sold at: Cervélo bicycle retailers nationwide from September 2012 through January 2013 for about $3,600 for the P3 with Shimano Ultegra bicycle and about $6,000 for the P5 Three with SRAM Red bicycle with these handlebars.

 

Distributor: Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada  

Manufacturer: 3T Design Ltd., of Hong Kong Manufactured in: China

 

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/2....

 

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Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on May 8, 2013 at 9:30am
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Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on March 26, 2015 at 5:10pm

Link Here

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Aerobars Due to Fall Hazard

Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on April 21, 2015 at 11:04am

(I'm taking my Trek Soho in tomorrow for this recall.  One of the three injuries Trek reported from this defect made the rider a quadriplegic.  Yikes!)

Recall Date: April 21, 2015

Recall Number: 15-118

 

Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes

 

Hazard: An open quick release lever on the bicycle’s front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek retailer for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel. Trek will provide each owner who participates in the recall with a $20 coupon that is redeemable by December 31, 2015 toward any Bontrager merchandise.  (The coupon has no cash value.)

 

Consumer Contact: Trek at (800) 373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 900,000 in the U.S. and 98,000 in Canada

 

Description: This recall involves all models of Trek bicycles from model years 2000 through 2015 equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick release lever on the front wheel hub that opens far enough to contact the disc brake (see Figures 1 and 2).  Bicycles with front quick release levers that do not open a full 180 degrees from the closed position, are not included in this recall.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Trek reports three incidents, all including injuries. One incident resulted in quadriplegia.  One incident resulted in facial injuries.  One incident resulted in a fractured wrist. 

 

Sold at: Bicycle stores nationwide from about September 1999 through April 2015 for between $480 and $1,650.

 

Importer: Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.

 

Manufactured in:   Taiwan and China  (bicycles)

 

Manufactured in: Taiwan (quick release)

 

 

Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on June 18, 2015 at 12:30am
Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on December 10, 2020 at 6:34am

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Burley-Recalls-Child-Bicycle-Seat...

Burley Recalls Child Bicycle Seats Due to Crash Hazard:

Recall Date: December 9, 2020

Recall Number: 21-045

                                                                                                    

Recall Summary

Name of product:

Dash® X FM child bicycle seats

Hazard:

The reclining plate that holds the child bicycle seat in place can detach, making the child seat unstable and can cause the rider of the bicycle to lose control, posing a crash hazard.  

Remedy:

Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Dash X FM child bicycle seats and contact Burley to receive instructions on how to identify and dispose of the recalled child seat and how to receive a free replacement child seat.  Consumers will be provided with a replacement Dash Bicycle Seat (Dash X FM, Dash FM, or Dash RM).

Consumer Contact: 

Burley at 800-311-5294 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at Burley@burley.com, or online at http://www.burley.com and click on the “Safety Recall Information” link at the bottom of the webpage for more information.

 

Pictures available here: 

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Burley-Recalls-Child-Bicycle-Seat... 

Recall Details

Units: 

About 780

Description:

This recall involves Dash X FM frame mount child bicycle seats (model number 924004).  The recalled child seats have a serial number beginning in P924 and a lot number beginning in the letter D or E.  The serial number and lot number are located on the lower rear of the child seats, on the white label that has “BURLEY” printed on it.  “DASH X” is engraved on the rear of the child seat, near the top.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:

Various bicycle retailers and online at Burley.com, REI.com, Amazon.com from April 2020 through July 2020 for about $190.

Importer(s):

Burley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.

Manufactured In:

Portugal

Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on April 19, 2024 at 7:24am

Full Speed Ahead Recalls Gossamer Pro AGX+ Cranksets Sold on Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury 

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Full-Speed-Ahead-Recalls-Gossamer...

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