CPSC2001-11-14
CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Tandem Bicycle
BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore.
Hazard
The steerer tube on the front forks can separate, 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 it was 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 March 2000 through October 2001, for about $2,200.
Affected count
700
Injuries reported
BikeE Corp. has received three reports of steerer tubes beginning to separate; though, no injuries to riders have occurred.
Products
BikeE recumbent tandem 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/2002/CPSC-BikeE-Announce-Recall-of-Recumbent-Tandem-BicycleDon't want to check this manually?
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