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Trek Bicycles is recalling 316,500 bicycle pedals that — if incorrectly installed during bike assembly — could fall off the crank arm and cause a crash.
The Bontrager Satellite City bicycle pedals are installed on Trek “Allant+,” “Dual Sport+,” “FX 2,” “FX 3,” “Verve 2,” “Verve 3,” and “Verve+” model bicycles. The pedals are stamped …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2021/05/29/check-those-bike-pedals-trek-recalls-bontrager-satellite-city-pedals/
Seven reports of cracked forks on 2020 Salsa Cutthroat bicycles have prompted a recall by Bloomington, Minn.-based Quality Bicycle Products. No injuries have been reported, although a break could cause a fall.
One style of 2020 Salsa Cutthroat
The company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission urges bike owners to stop riding the bicycles in …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2020/11/11/salsa-cutthroat-bicycle-recall/
A Swedish front air suspension fork importer is recalling 5,400 forks used on some Specialized-branded Enduro, Stumpjumper, Fuse, and Levo mountain bicycles.
The company, Öhlins Racing AB, reports four injuries, including a broken rib, after the air cartridge abruptly sprung out of the stanchion tube. Mountain bikers who have the forks mounted on their bikes can …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2018/11/27/front-suspension-fork-recall/
Specialized Bicycle Components announced it is recalling about 1,800 bicycles that use faulty Stout brand cranks after determining that the crank arm can separate from the drivetrain.
No injuries or accidents have been reported, but Specialized is urging cyclists to stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized dealer for a free replacement.
The …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2018/05/09/specialized-recalls-bicycles-outfitted-with-stout-brand-cranks/
Helmet-maker Louis Garneau is recalling 1,200 bicycle helmets sold in the US and Canada after discovering that the Course-style helmets in matte colors degrade over time and don’t comply with the impact requirements set by those countries’ safety standards.
Owners should stop using the helmets, which pose a risk for injury, and contact Louis Garneau …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2018/03/16/garneau-recalls-non-compliant-bicycle-helmets/
Morgan Hill, CA-based Specialized Bicycle Components is delivering the first of its replacement forks for 5,500 Allez model bicycles that were recalled after a report of a cracked fork.
The company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends owners stop riding the bicycles and contact their dealer to learn how to get free installation of …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2018/02/16/specialized-bicycle-recalls-5500-allez-model-bikes/
A part that fails in 1 out of 5,000 bikes prompted the British bike maker Brompton Bicycle Ltd. to recall all of its bicycles – some 144,000 – made between April 2014 and May 2017.
Bromptons are popular folding bicycles that are used in cities around the world. The folding design and 16-inch wheels enables …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2017/09/29/big-recall-for-brompton-bikes-144000-folding-bikes/
A bicycle importer is recalling 1,600 Origin8 folding bicycles after receiving reports that the frames break while in use.
Miami, Fla.-based J&B Importers and the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall after receiving 13 reports of frame failures at faulty welds on he China-made bicycles.
Owners are asked to return the bicycles to the …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2015/12/30/origin8-folding-bicycles-recalled/
Kona is recalling 530 Wo brand mountain bikes after a report that the front fork can break at the junction with the crown.
The Ferndale, WA-bike distributor and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are urging owners to stop riding the bicycles until they return them to the dealer for free replacement and installation of the …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2015/11/20/kona-recalls-wo-mountain-bikes/
In one of the biggest bicycle recalls ever, 1.5 million bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and quick-release levers are being recalled.
As first noted by a Trek bicycle recall of 1 million bikes earlier this year, the problem stems from improperly closed front quick-release levers that come loose and can get caught up in …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2015/09/29/1-5-million-bikes-with-front-disc-brakes-recalled/
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