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PNW Components Loam Pedal Gen 2 recalled for crash hazard
The axle on PNW Components Loam Pedal Gen 2 mountain bike pedals can crack and cause the pedal to detach from your bike while riding, creating a fall risk. The company has received four reports of this problem, though no injuries have been reported yet.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the Loam Pedal Gen 2 immediately.
- Contact PNW Components to request free replacement axles (available starting January 5, 2026) or a free temporary Range Pedal.
- Check your pedals for the "Tectonic" logo laser etched on the left side to confirm you have the recalled model.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle dealers and online at PNWComponents.com, REI.com, Backcountry.com and JensonUSA.com from June 2025 through November 2025 for about $160 per pair.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,200
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received four reports of the pedal axle cracking and detaching from the crank. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- Yes
- Fix
- Replace
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Company contact
- PNW Components, Inc. at 833-902-3381 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at info@pnwcomponents.com or online at https://www.pnwcomponents.com/pages/voluntary-recall-loam-pedal-gen-2 or www.pnwcomponents.com and click the Recall link in the footer.
- Recall number
- 26180
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves the PNW Components Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy mountain bike pedal. These pedals were sold after market through online retailers and bicycle shops. The pedal is a platform style (non-clip) pedal and can be identified by a "Tectonic" logo laser etched onto the pedal body on the left corner, on the same side as the threaded axle. The pedals are available in black, silver, green, orange and purple.
- Hazard
- The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the Loam Pedal Gen 2 and contact PNW Components to receive free replacement axles once they become available. In the interim PNW Components is providing consumers with the Range Pedal, free of charge. PNW Components will follow up with consumers regarding the replacement axle system, estimated to begin shipping out to customers on January 5, 2026.