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U.S. CPSC October 16, 2007 |
Procycle Group Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The head tube can detach from the rest of the frame, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 2, 2009 |
Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2005 |
Nashbar Direct Recall of Bicycle Trailers The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders. |
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2005 |
Recreational Equipment Inc. Recall of Children's Bicycles The alloy frame used for these bicycles can be prone to fatigue failure. Frame failure results in the separation of the fork, head tube, and handlebar away from the rest of the bike causing a loss of control and crash, and posing a risk of serious injury to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC January 8, 2008 |
Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC January 14, 2005 |
Selle Royal/fi'zi:k Recall of Bicycle Seats The plastic scuff guard underneath the front of the seat, which secures the seat rails, may crack or break causing the rider to lose control and/or fall, resulting in a serious injury. |
U.S. CPSC October 13, 2004 |
Giant Bicycle Inc. Recall of Bicycles The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle. |
U.S. CPSC May 12, 2009 |
Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 22, 2011 |
REI Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2005 |
Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall of Bicycles The rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturer's specification and could crack. |
U.S. CPSC March 28, 2007 |
Dynacraft Recalls Bicycles Sold Exclusively at Target Due to Frame Failure The bicycle frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision. |
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2009 |
Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Bicycles with Front Trays; Trays Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders The front tray on the bicycle can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2010 |
Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle fork's legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury. |
U.S. CPSC January 14, 2009 |
Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC April 8, 2010 |
Civia Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2010 |
Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2008 |
Trek Recalls Girls Bicycles Due To Frame Failure The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007 |
Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. |
U.S. CPSC June 8, 2011 |
Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle rack's mounting bracket can crack or break. When this happens, the rack can fall onto the bicycle's front wheel, posing a fall hazard to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC March 18, 2010 |
Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2009 |
Norco Recalls Bicycle Frames Due to Crash Hazard The bicycle frame can crack and separate, causing a rider to fall from the bicycle and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2008 |
Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2010 |
Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle's fork legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. |
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2009 |
Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2009 |
Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury. |
U.S. CPSC June 16, 2004 |
Huffy Bicycle Company Recall of "Cranbrook" Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart The handlebar could unexpectedly loosen causing the rider to lose control of bicycle. |
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2005 |
CF Roark Welding & Engineering Recall of Bicycle Frames The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders. |
U.S. CPSC April 9, 2009 |
Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2008 |
Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Suspension Forks Due to Crash Hazard The front bicycle suspension fork can break, causing the rider to crash. |
U.S. CPSC June 7, 2007 |
Personalized Infant Long Johns Recalled by Personal Creations Due to Choking Hazard The metal snaps on the long johns can loosen and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC October 16, 2007 |
Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. |
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2008 |
Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders. |
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2009 |
Trek Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. |
U.S. CPSC August 19, 2009 |
Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. |
U.S. CPSC July 12, 2006 |
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position. When this happens the rider could lose control and fall. |
U.S. CPSC September 28, 2006 |
Cervelo Cycles Inc. Announces Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured. |
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2005 |
Quality Bicycle Products Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC June 7, 2007 |
First Birthday Party Hats Recalled by Creative Expressions Due to Choking Hazard Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003 |
Bike Helmets Recalled by Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA The Catlike Kompact(TM) Bike Helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. |
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2009 |
Saris Cycling Group Recalls Stationary Bicycle Trainers Due to Fall Hazard A handle pin on the bicycle trainer can loosen during use, causing the machine to become disengaged, and pose a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 13, 2010 |
Niner Bikes Recalls Bicycle Frame Due to Crash Hazard A welding deficiency can cause the bicycle frames to crack along the welds of the front triangle of the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash. |
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2010 |
The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard The cable clamping area of the bicycle brakes can crack over time, causing the brakes to fail. This could pose a fall or crash hazard to the cyclist. |
U.S. CPSC August 31, 2005 |
Target Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries. |
U.S. CPSC March 18, 2003 |
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by MOSA Sports These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer head injuries. |
U.S. CPSC March 7, 2006 |
Nashbar Direct Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair The base of the 2006 Nashbar Bicycle Trainers has a blocking mechanism that can break causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 19, 2006 |
Syntace USA Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury. |
U.S. CPSC July 7, 2010 |
Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front Fork Failure The bicycle's front fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard to bicyclists. |
U.S. CPSC October 17, 2002 |
Lida Bicycle Co. Recalls Men's Bicycles The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2007 |
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Specialized Due to Failing Helmet Standard The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. This can pose a head injury hazard to riders in a fall. |
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2009 |
Lakeshore Learning Materials Recalls Children's Toy Boxes Due to Choking Hazard The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children. |