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U.S. CPSC
August 19, 2009 |
Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury The axle assembly's internal sleeve can loosen, causing one wheel to separate from the trailer. This poses a risk of injury to the child occupant or bike 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
December 9, 2010 |
Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. This poses a risk of serious injury. |
U.S. CPSC
August 15, 2002 |
Mountain Bikes Recalled by Marin Mountain Bikes The steer tube on the front of these bicycles can break off from the two main tubes of the frame causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer serious injury. |
U.S. CPSC
November 14, 2001 |
Pacific Cycle, LLC Recall Ally Cat Tandem Bicycle Accessories The hitch connecting the tandem accessory to the host bicycle can fail, causing the tandem accessory to become unstable, which poses the risk of injury to riders. |
U.S. CPSC
February 10, 2009 |
Marzocchi Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury during Repair The suspension system on bikes with the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash. |
U.S. CPSC
September 27, 2010 |
Sunrise Medical Recalls Quickie(R) Shark Bikes Due to Footrest Failure The custom footrests can break, posing a risk of injury to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC
August 22, 2002 |
Mountain Bicycles Recalled by Answer Products Inc. The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
January 7, 2005 |
Norco Products Ltd. Recall of Bicycle Attachment The hardware used in the assembly of the universal hitch may come loose causing the unit to separate from the lead bicycle, which could lead to a serious injury or death to the rider of the bicycle attachment. |
U.S. CPSC
October 2, 2002 |
Performance Inc. Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments Performance Inc is voluntarily recalling about 900 sets of bar ends, which are handlebar extensions used on mountain bikes. The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and possibly suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
November 13, 2003 |
Scooters and Mini Bikes Recalled by Fisher-Price The motor control circuits can malfunction causing the scooters and mini bikes to continue to run after the power or throttle button is released, posing a risk of injury to children. |
U.S. CPSC
March 27, 2007 |
Universal Engineering Recalls Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Hazard The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider. |
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
October 25, 2005 |
Delta Cycle Corp. Recall of Picasso Two-Bike Folding Racks The bike racks do not have sufficient hardware to support its weight on the wall. This can cause the bike rack to unexpectedly fall, hitting a nearby consumer. |
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
August 8, 2005 |
American Classic Recall of Bicycle Wheels The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries. |
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
February 8, 2011 |
Snow Bikes Recalled by Tech 4 Kids Due to Fall Hazard The front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
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
July 15, 2010 |
Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes and Go-Carts Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, the throttle can stick due to an improperly positioned fuel line and throttle cable, posing a sudden acceleration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 13, 2011 |
Weehoo Recalls Bike Trailers Due to Fall and Crash Hazards The receiver on the trailer's seat post hitch can crack and cause the trailer to detach, posing fall and crash hazards to the child in the seat. |
U.S. CPSC
March 9, 2011 |
Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 14, 2005 |
Fisher-Price Recall of Scooters and Mini Bikes If tires are over-inflated, the plastic rim within the wheel can break, causing the tire to rupture. This poses the risk of facial and hand injuries while inflating the tire. |
U.S. CPSC
May 20, 2008 |
Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Recalls Little Rider Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC
September 18, 2007 |
REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC
December 10, 2003 |
Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes Recalled by Specialized During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle. |
Entrepreneur
September 2006
Kim T. Gordon |
Cheer Leaders You're all fired up about your company's products and services, so make sure your employees are, too - and that they let everyone know it. |
AskMen.com
Patrick Rowlings |
2005 Motorcycles: 6 Sports Bikes Sports bikes aren't built for the long haul. They're nimble rockets designed to push you to the edge of your riding envelope. |
Outside
August 2007 |
Review: Wilier Triestina Bike The Mortirolo, a new carbon-frame pro-level bike, is now available from Italy's Wilier Triestina. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2, 2008
Paul Tolme |
Building Smart in Fuel Crunch, Bike Industry's Gear Shift Pays Off Soaring gas prices are driving bike manufacturers to break all their old rules and cater to a new generation of bike commuters. |
Popular Mechanics
July 27, 2007
Jim Meigs |
Buy a Weekend Road Bike at Any Price: Test Drive Bikes similar to Tour de France models are available to anyone willing to spend absurd sums. But does all that money really make a difference? |
U.S. CPSC
December 10, 2009 |
Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The toy truck's surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2009
Phaedra Hise |
In Tour de France Season, Cycling Innovations Abound In some ways, the Tour de France is one big bicycle-tech trade show, where manufacturers debut the latest gizmos on their team's race bikes. |
Fast Company
January 2002
Fara Warner |
Curb Your Enthusiasm Harley-Davidson customers love their bikes -- to the point where they scare off potential customers. Here's how Harley is expanding its audience without alienating its hard-core fans... |
Fast Company
Jul/Aug 2012
Jon Gertner |
Can 10,000 Bikes Change The Way New Yorkers Travel? Alta Bicycle Share Is About To Find Out If communal bikes can make it in New York with a public-private partnership can they make it anywhere? Alta Bicycle Share aims to find out. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2004
James Vlahos |
Gentlemen, Start Your [Tiny] Engines Pocket bikes are fast, cheap and, some people say, out of control. But can something so fun really be bad for you? |
U.S. CPSC
August 10, 2006 |
CPSC Reminds Parents to Keep Safety in Mind When Sending Children Back To School Watch for drawstrings on children's clothing... Buy the right bicycle helmet... How to spot safe playgrounds... Secure soccer goals... Buy standardized art supplies... |
AskMen.com
Anton Henderson |
How To: Choose A Bike Road bike or mountain bike? Aluminum, steel or titanium frame? Single gear or multi-gear? Choosing the right bike isn't easy, but these tips will help. |
Inc.
March 1, 2010 |
Innovation: A New Kind of Training Wheel A bike wheel that steadies riders when they start to tip |
BusinessWeek
September 26, 2005
Aaron Pressman |
Wheels Of Fortune Superbikes are ultralight, durable, blazing fast -- and incredibly expensive. |
BusinessWeek
September 17, 2007
Jay Greene |
Return Of The Easy Rider With U.S. cycling in decline, bike parts giant Shimano steered the industry in a new direction. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2004 |
Bike Safety Tips A parent's guide to bike safety. |
U.S. CPSC
August 18, 2005 |
CPSC Issues New Back-To-School Safety Tips Safety checks for bike helmets, playgrounds and athletic fields top the list for the season's concerns. |
BusinessWeek
July 5, 2004
Kate Murphy |
Bike Locks That Mean Business Biking season is here, and that means bike thieves are out in full force. The best way to prevent theft is to lock up your bike -- even if it's in your garage. |
BusinessWeek
September 10, 2007
Adam Aston |
BMW R-1200-GS: Go Ahead, Get Dirty BMW's top-selling bike is equally at home on and off the road. |
Popular Mechanics
December 18, 2009
Tyghe Trimble |
Bike Commuter's Christmas: Gadget Gift Guide For the biker on your list: lights, patches, clothing, locks, tools, etc. |
Outside
May 2009 |
How to Repair Your Bike Everything you need to know about this year's best new bikes. |
Fast Company
September 2009
Kate Rockwood |
Humana Takes Health to the Streets With B-cycle Bike Sharing Grant Harrison created B-cycle -- automated kiosks that let riders rent bikes at prices akin to mass transit. The national rollout will bring 50,000 bikes to a dozen U.S. cities in the next three years. |
