Specialized is warning consumers to stop riding Globe bicycles they might have bought over the past five years because the front fork steering tube can break.
The Morgan Hill, California-based company has received four reports of front forks breaking, causing face, head and shoulder injuries.
The Specialized 2008 and 2009 Globe bicycles use Kinesis aluminum …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/09/25/specialized-recalling-12000-globe-model-bicycles/
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/
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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