CPSC2017-12-21
Brompton Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard
Brompton Bicyle Inc., of Brooklyn, New York
Hazard
The bicycle's bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for free installation of a new bottom bracket cartridge.
Sold at
Specialty bicycle stores and Brompton dealers nationwide from April 2014 through September 2017 for between $1,200 and $3,000
Affected count
About 8,400 (In addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Great Britain
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Folding Brompton bicycles
Consumer contact
Brompton at 800-578-6785 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.brompton.com and click on Voluntary recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Brompton-Bicycle-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-To-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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