It’s a little bit like Dave Stoller’s “Breaking Away” dad waking up from a nightmare screaming “Refund!? Refund!?” except in this case it’s “Recall!? Recall!?”
Seven bicycle brands — representing 68,000 children’s and adult bicycles — were recalled on Thursday by Meijer Stores located in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
Other recalls include PRO …
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As unlikely as it might seem, Currie Technologies is recalling 2,100 Tricruiser Electric-Powered Adult Tricycles because they pose a fall hazard.
If you’re like me, you probably thought that 3-wheeled vehicles are extremely stable.
The problem with the eZip or iZip brand trikes is that there have been six reports of the rear axle breaking, …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/06/21/trike-recalled-that-poses-fall-hazard/
About 100 4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems are being recalled because they can break.
The black carbon handlebar stems are made in Taiwan by Belgium-based Race Productions NV. One person was injured because of breakage, reports the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The stems were sold at specialty bicycle stores and websites …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/23/recall-carbon-bicycle-handlebar-stems/
Not sure if this was done in response to National Bicycle Month, but the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has re-issued 10 bicycle and bicycle accessory recalls.
It’s kind of like their Top 10 list of bicycle fails.
The agency says that as folks head out on their bicycles this spring, they should check to …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/18/consumer-protection-division-recalls-recent-bike-recalls/
Salsa Cycles is recalling about 1,100 faulty bicycle racks that can break off the bike, causing the rider to lose control.
The wholly owned brand of Bloomington, Minn.-based Quality Bicycle Products recommends that users immediate remove the racks from their bikes and take them to authorized Salsa dealers for inspection, re-mounting or a refund.
The …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/10/salsa-recalls-faulty-bike-racks/
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Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling 600 brake lever assemblies on aerobars that are faulty and can fail to stop the bicycle.
The US Consumer Protection Safety Commission is urging owners of any bicycles with the Tektro TL-83 brake levers to stop using them and contact dealers for a free replacement.
The Morgan Hill, Calif.-based bike …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/04/18/recall-tektro-brake-levers-mounted-on-aerobars-for-specialized/
A faulty suspension fork manufactured by SR Suntour has sparked a recall of 17,000 GT, Giant and Trek mountain bikes that use the fork.
Owners should stop riding bicycles that are mounted with these forks. They can be returned to any GT, Giant or Trek retailer for free repair.
The fork’s internal support tubes can break, causing the rider to lose control. SR Suntour has received 12 such reports …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/04/12/faulty-suspension-fork-prompts-recall-for-gt-giant-and-trek/
Massachusetts-based Todson Inc. is recalling 40,000 Topeak Babyseat II Bicycle Carrier Seats because children can get their fingers caught in the grab bar hinge.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Todson said two reports of near amputations have been filed about children whose fingertips were caught in the hinge mechanism.
Parents are urged to stop using the seats until they can install a free cover retrofit kit from Todson…
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/04/05/topeak-child-bike-seat-recall-due-to-amputation-hazard/
San Francisco-based Public Bikes is recalling 4,100 bicycles after receiving two dozen reports that the pedals crack.
The Wellgo brand pedals mounted on the 18 models of men’s and women’s bicycles are clearly marked. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/04/05/faulty-pedals-on-public-bikes-spark-recall/
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