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CPSC2014-05-15

BMC Recalls Three Models of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break

BMC, of San Diego, Calif.

Product photos

Black and Yellow Aprebic Bike Fork
Black and Yellow Aprebic Bike Fork
Black and Red Aprebic Bike Fork
Black and Red Aprebic Bike Fork
Alpenchallenge Rival Bicycle
Alpenchallenge Rival Bicycle
Alpenchallenge Tiagra Bicycle
Alpenchallenge Tiagra Bicycle
Masschallenge Bicycle
Masschallenge Bicycle
Urbanchallenge Bicycle
Urbanchallenge Bicycle
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-Bicycles

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