CPSC2019-12-19
BMC Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland
Hazard
The fork steerer tube on the bicycles and framesets can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and free replacement fork.
Sold at
Authorized BMC bicycle dealers and bicycle stores nationwide from July 2017 through October 2019 for between $4,500 and $12,500.
Affected count
About 840 (In addition, 94 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
BMC has received four reports of the fork steerer tube breaking while in use, with one consumer experiencing a shoulder injury that required hospitalization and surgery, and the other consumer reporting minor scratches and bruising
Manufactured in
Taiwan, Poland
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and framesets
Consumer contact
BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at slr01inspection-US@BMC-Switzerland.com , or online at www.BMC-Switzerland.com/teammachinerecall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on Support, then Recalls and Safety for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/BMC-Recalls-Bicycles-and-Framesets-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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