CPSC2014-05-15
BMC Recalls Three Models of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break
BMC, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard
The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.
Sold at
Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2011 to June 2013 for about $1,000.
Affected count
About 160
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks
Consumer contact
BMC at (800) 819-4262 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bmc-racing.com and click on "Service" then click on the "Recall page" link or email at infousa@bmc-switzerland.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/BMC-Recalls-Three-Models-of-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief