The buckle on the helmet's safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury.
This recall involves Bell Full Throttle, full coverage bicycle motocross (BMX) helmets with a chin bar. The all-black helmets have UPC code 035011 937052 and part number 1009159 printed on a label on the side of the helm...
MHRConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.March 28, 2013
Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brakes Due to Collision Hazard
The brakes can fail in low temperatures, posing a collision hazard.
Magura MT 6 and MT 8 hydraulic disc brakes are being recalled. The brakes consist of a brake lever and master cylinder that attach to the handlebars, a hose that runs between the master cylinder and the caliper which att...
Magura GermanyConsumers should immediately stop riding bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact Magura USA for a free repair.March 21, 2013
Yuba Bicycles Recalls Mundo Cargo Bikes Due to Injury Hazard
Passengers' feet can get caught in the rear wheel, posing a foot injury.
The recalled bicycles are Mundo V4 cargo bikes. The 26-inch bicycles have steel frames, aluminum fenders on the front and rear wheels, and a wood utility deck mounted on the rear cargo rack. The bikes come in orange, bla...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cargo bikes and contact Yuba Bicycles to receive free wheel covers/wheelskirts and have them installed at no cost.March 20, 2013
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
The 2012 and 2013 model road bicycles and framesets come in various colors and have the brand name "Specialized" on the frame. The model name "Tarmac SL4," "Crux" or "Secteur" is also located on the frame. The recall inc...
Topkey, of Taiwan (forks), Merida Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (bicycles)Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and take them to an authorized dealer for free inspection and, if needed, a free repair.January 25, 2013
Norco Recalls Havoc Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
The bicycle frame can crack at the joint where the top tube meets the down tube. A cracked tube can separate and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury or death.
This recall involves 2011 Havoc 24-inch and 26-inch bicycles. The 24-inch bicycles were sold in semi-matte grey and the 26-inch in semi-matte red. On some of the bicycles, "Norco" is printed on the firm's crest that is a...
Norco Bicycles, a division of LTP Sports Group Inc., of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled bike and return it an authorized Norco dealer for a replacement.December 18, 2012
Bicycles Recalled by Wilier Triestina Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Fork's Steerer Tube Can Break
The bicycle fork's steerer tube can break while in use, posing a fall hazard.
This recall involves Wilier Triestina model Izoard XP bicycles or framesets that were sold with carbon/alloy forks with serial numbers between LH0001 and LH4000. The serial number is located on the steerer tube of the fo...
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and have an authorized Wilier bicycle dealer check for the serial number on the fork and, if it is included in the recall, the dealer will install a new Izoard replacement fork at no charge.December 18, 2012
Bike Friday Recalls Tikit Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The tikit bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
This recall involves all models of tikit brand folding bicycles. The 16-inch wheel custom bicycles were sold in various colors. The Bike Friday tikit brand decal is affixed to the bike frame.
Green Gear Cycling Inc., dba Bike Friday, of Eugene, Ore.Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Bike Friday to schedule a free repair.November 14, 2012
Diamondback Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall or Crash Hazard
Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.
Bicycles included in the recall are the 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX, which are black in color and sold in various sizes ranging from 50-cm to 59-cm. "RCX" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle. The bicycle is for...
Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, ChinaConsumers should stop riding their bicycle and take it to an authorized Diamondback dealer to have it inspected. Bicycles found to have the incorrect headset parts will have the fork replaced and assembled with the correct headset parts at no charge.November 8, 2012
ElliptiGO Recalls Elliptical Cycles Due to Fall Hazard
The drive arm on the ElliptiGO cycles can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The ElliptiGO 11R is an outdoor elliptical cycle used by adults for exercise. It is a scooter-like device that combines an elliptical trainer with a bicycle. The ElliptiGO 11R has an aluminum frame, carbon-fiber drive ar...
ElliptiGO Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif.Consumers should stop using the ElliptiGO 11R cycles included in the recall immediately and contact the firm to receive free replacement drive arms to be installed by an authorized dealer.October 11, 2012
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
This recall involves some 2008 and 2009 models women's and men's Globe model bicycles. Recalled models include the Globe Elite, Globe Sport, Globe Sport Disc, Globe Centrum Comp, Globe Centrum Elite, Globe City 6, Globe ...
Kinesis, of ChinaConsumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork.September 25, 2012
Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard
The adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational. This can cause a rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
This recall includes Tektro TL-83 brake levers sold on 2012 S-Works Shiv bicycle frame modules, 2012 S-Works Shiv TT bicycle frame modules, and sold as aftermarket service parts for these modules. The TL-83 is a version ...
Consumers should immediately stop riding modules equipped with TL-83 brake levers and return the levers or modules to an authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailer for free replacement brake levers.August 30, 2012
Shimano Recalls to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars Due to a Fall Hazard
The recalled handlebars can break during riding, posing a fall hazard.
The recalled bicycle handlebars, intended for high-end road racing bikes, are compact and drop-shaped . The handlebars are sold separately and they have two labels with "Pro Vibe" logo directly printed on them. The model...
Great Go Cycles Inc., of TaiwanConsumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled handlebars and contact Shimano for information about obtaining a free replacement from an authorized retailer in their area.August 30, 2012
Pedals on the bicycles can loosen or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
This recall involves two-wheeled youth and adult Huffy, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Northwoods, Pacific, Razor, and Schwinn bicycles measuring 20" or more. They were assembled on-site at Meijer stores by Serv-U-Success of Gran...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund or a replacement bicycle of the same type and value. Consumers will also receive a $10 store coupon.August 30, 2012
Eecycleworks Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
The bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
This recall involves "eebrake" model aftermarket brakes sold between September, 2008 and March, 2011 for use on adult road racing bicycles. The recalled models have both a white "ee" logo on the front of the brakes and a...
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled brakes and contact eecycleworks or the retailer where they purchased the brakes for a free replacement bridge.August 28, 2012
Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles Recalls Bicycle Due to Crash Hazard
The bicycle frame can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
This recall involves model year 2010 Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycles. The bicycles were sold in the following colors: black, white, silver, yellow, orange, red, lime green, pink, blue, candy purple, candy red, candy g...
Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles LLC, of Winter Garden, Fla.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact a Catbike dealer for a free frame replacement.June 27, 2012
Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
The recall involves all 4ZA 31.8 threadless bicycle handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket components. The stems are black and have the words "4ZA Cycling Performance" painted on the carbon extension between the ...
Race Productions NV, BelgiumConsumers should immediately stop using their bicycles and contact the bicycle retailers where the stems were purchased to obtain a free replacement stem. Other bicycle shops can handle the replacement process by contacting the manufacturer's current distMay 22, 2012
Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to a Fall Hazard
The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
This recall involves all Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks sold after January 2011. The racks are made of tubular aluminum with a black or silver finish, and can be installed on either the front or rear of a bicycle. The re...
Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund.May 10, 2012
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard
The adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational. This can cause a rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
The recalled products are Tektro TL-83 brake levers. TL-83 levers are designed exclusively for use with aerodynamic handlebars (aerobars) sold as original equipment on 2010 and 2011 S-Works Shiv bicycle frame modules and...
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycle frame modules equipped with TL-83 brake levers and return the levers or modules to authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers for free replacement brake levers.April 18, 2012
GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Fall Hazard
The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.
This recall involves the following GT, Giant and Trek bicycles with SR Suntour suspension forks. "SR Suntour" and the date code are printed on the back of the fork crown. Bicycles Model Years Model Name SR Giant 2011-201...
SR Suntour, of Taiwan and Vancouver, Wash.Consumers should stop using bicycles with these forks immediately and return the bicycles to any authorized GT, Giant or Trek dealer for a free repair.April 12, 2012
Todson Recalls Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Due to Laceration and Fingertip Amputation Hazards
A child can place his or her fingers in the opening at the grab bar's hinge mechanism. When the consumer lifts the grab bar to remove the child from the seat, the child's fingertips can be caught in the hinge mechanism, posing a laceration and fingertip amputation hazard to the child.
This recall involves Topeak Babyseat II bicycle carrier seats with model numbers TCS2100, TCS2101 and TCS2102. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging. The gray, plastic Babyseats were sold in three styles: ...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carrier seats and contact Todson to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.April 5, 2012
The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com" is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles hav...
Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals)Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.April 5, 2012
Gore Recalls Ride-On Bicycle Brake Cables Due to Fall Hazard
When the brake cables are installed on Campagnolo® style brake levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail and posing a fall hazard.
This recall involves GORE® Ride On® Low Friction System brake cables for road bikes and GORE® Ride On® Professional System brake cables for road bikes. The cables are silver and are available with housings in black, ...
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., of Elkton, Md.Consumers should stop using their bicycles with these recalled brake cables if they are installed on a Campagnolo-style brake lever and contact Gore for a free replacement cable kit. Gore will reimburse consumers for the repair cost.March 6, 2012
American Honda Recalls Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
The shaft can crack and cause the lower gear case and cutting attachment to detach, posing a laceration hazard to the operator and bystanders.
The recalled grass trimmer is made by Honda and has the model number HHT35SUKAT. The trimmer is gas-powered and has a red engine housing with the word "Honda" on the top front and a bicycle handlebar-style grip. A label ...
Consumers should immediately stop using these trimmers and contact the nearest Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.February 28, 2012
Shimano Recalls PRO Atherton Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
The bolts holding the front plate of the stem to the stem body can be pulled out of the threads while the bike is being ridden, causing the rider to lose control of the bike and fall.
This recall involves PRO Atherton direct mount bicycle handlebar stems with the model number PRSS0049 and supplied from October 2009 to November 2010. The stem consists of a metal alloy body and front plate and four allo...
Post Moderne Corporation, TaiwanConsumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Atherton handlebar stems and take them to an authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is subject to the recall. Authorized retailers will replace 18mm bolts with 21mm bolts free oFebruary 21, 2012
Fuji Recalls Women's Cruiser Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle's frame can break in the center of the downtube during use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
The recalled bicycles are Fuji women's cruiser bicycles. The 2008 through 2010 models Saratoga 1.0, Saratoga 2.0, Saratoga 3.0 and Saratoga 4.0 are included. The bicycles are various colors. "Fuji" and "Saratoga" alone o...
Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycle immediately and return it to any authorized Fuji Bicycle dealers for a free replacement frame.February 21, 2012