CPSC2001-08-14
CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycle Suspension Forks
BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore.
Hazard
The link pins in the forks can fall out, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm, BikeE, is out of business and cannot be contacted. As the firm is no longer involved with this recall, consumers can take a recalled bicycle to the dealer from which purchased, but it is up to the dealer as to whether the repair can be performed, and whether there is a charge.
Sold at
BikeE authorized dealers sold the bicycles, from December 1999 through August 2001, for between $1,500 and $1,750.
Affected count
1,400
Injuries reported
BikeE Corp. has received two reports of pins falling out of forks, resulting in two minor injuries to riders.
Products
Suspension forks on FX and RX model recumbent bicycles
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-BikeE-Announce-Recall-of-Recumbent-Bicycle-Suspension-ForksDon't want to check this manually?
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