The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.
This recall involves the 2012 Tricross Sport and 2012 Tricross Comp model bicycles. The bicycles are various colors and have the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube. The model name "Tricross Sport" or ...
Advanced Group of TaiwanConsumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.January 31, 2012
Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard
The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.
This recall involves Nitto aluminum bicycle handlebars with model number B259AA. They were sold in the following colors: red, blue, black, gold, green, pink and silver. "NITTO" and "B259" are printed at the end of the ha...
Nitto Co Ltd., of JapanConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars.January 25, 2012
Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard
The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
This recall involves all 2012 model year men's Giant Defy Advanced 0, 1 and 2 model bicycles and the women's Giant Avail Advanced 0, 1, and 2 model bicycles. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. The bic...
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.January 18, 2012
Chariot Carriers Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers and Conversion Kits Due to Injury Hazard
The bicycle trailer's hitch mechanisms can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle. This poses an injury hazard to children in the bicycle trailer.
Chariot Carriers convert to strollers, jogging strollers and bike, hike or ski trailers. This recall involves Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits. Recalled trailers have serial numbers from 1205-...
Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd., dba Chariot Carriers, of Calgary, CanadaConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits and contact Chariot Carriers for a free repair kit which the consumer can install.January 11, 2012
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury
Product testing demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.
The recalled items are multi-purpose helmets also sold for use as bicycle helmets. Little Tricky helmets are marketed for children and youth, and feature a large Little Tricky logo on both sides of the helmet. They come ...
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Triple Eight for a full refund.January 6, 2012
Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Performance Inc. Due to Fall Hazard
The pedal body can break or crack during use, causing the rider to lose control and posing a fall hazard.
Forté Pro Carbon Road Pedals are sold in sets of two bicycle pedals that attach to cycling shoes. The pedal body is black and is made of lightweight carbon injected thermoplastic. The axle is a black and made of chromiu...
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle pedals and contact Performance to obtain a full refund.January 4, 2012
The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
The bicycles affected by this recall include the following models: Model Year 2012: Trek 7.2 FX, 7.3 FX, 7.4 FX, AND 7.5 FX; District, and 9th District bicycle models: WSD, Livestrong and Disc models.The model name is fo...
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt.October 27, 2011
Electric Motion Systems, LLC Recalls Lithium-Poly Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled product is a black lithium-poly 37 volt, 10Ah battery used in electric bicycles and propulsion systems. The battery is 8.75 inches x 5.75 inches x 3.25 inches. "E+" appears on a label on the side of the batt...
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs. Dispose of the battery packs according to federal, state and/or local regulations. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.October 21, 2011
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.
This recall involves the following nine, 2011 model year bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks: Sirrus Expert, Sirrus Comp, Sirrus Elite, Vita Expert, Vita Comp, Vita Elite, Vita Elite Step Thru, Tricross Sport, Tric...
Advanced Group, of TaiwanConsumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.September 22, 2011
The bicycle chain can break, causing a rider to lose control and fall.
This recall involves "NEXT"-branded men's 26-inch hybrid bicycles. The bicycles are red or orange. "Power X" and "Suspension" are printed on the frame. Model numbers LBH2611M and LBH2611M2 are included in this recall. Th...
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact the company for a free repair.September 22, 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.
This recall involves 2011 Weehoo iGo bicycle trailers manufactured between April 2011 and July 2011. The trailer has a steel frame with an adjustable seat for passengers 38 to 52 inches tall, two pedals with straps, an e...
Weehoo Inc., of Golden, Colo.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled iGo trailers and contact Weehoo for the repair. Consumers will receive a steel reinforcement sleeve to be installed over the receiver.September 13, 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.
This recall involves Civia Loring bicycle racks. They have black aluminum tubing with bamboo panels and mount to the bicycle's front fork. The word "Civia" is printed on the rack's side panels.
Consumers should remove this rack from their bicycles immediately and contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.June 8, 2011
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard
The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.
This recall involves Bell Exodus full-face helmets with a plastic buckle on the chinstrap and model and part numbers listed below. The helmets have an angled visor and were sold in youth size. The model and part number c...
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.May 31, 2011
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
This recall involves Magicshine Series I and Series II lithium-ion batteries. The batteries were sold with bicycle light sets with the following models: Magicshine 900 Lumen (MJ-808), 1400 Lumen (MJ-816) and Tail light (...
Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, ChinaConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries. The company is notifying all known consumers. Consumers who have purchased the recalled batteries from GeoManGear and have not been contacted should visit www.MagicshineBatteryRecall.com to rApril 19, 2011
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recalled by Procycle Due to Fall Injury Hazard
The front fork steering tube can break, posing a fall injury hazard.
The recalled bicycles have Rocky Mountain Bicycle printed on the frame. Only bicycles with certain serial numbers, located on the bottom side of the bicycle, are included in this recall. The recall includes the following...
Procycle Group, Inc., of CanadaConsumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Procycle with your serial number to determine if it is included in the recall and to arrange for a free replacement of the fork.March 10, 2011
The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
This recall involves Novara Fusion bicycles with serial numbers U95Y07321, U96Y28393, or in the sequential range of the last four digits U96Y28876 through U96Y29128. Serial numbers are located on the underside of the bik...
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact their local REI store or the REI customer service center to arrange for a replacement fork to be installed free of charge.February 22, 2011
The bicycle's fork can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
The recall includes all 2011 Felt F3, F4, F5 and F75 bicycles with carbon fiber frames and carbon fiber forks. - 2011 F3 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin white with red decals. - 2011 F4 - These bicycles are satin...
ADK Technology Limited of Guang Dong, ChinaConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.February 22, 2011