Cpsc, Firms Announce Recall Of Bicycles And Bicycle Components

Bicycle Recall Summary Multiple bicycle and bicycle component defects have been recalled nationwide, including broken front fork steering tubes on recumbent bicycles, cracked frames on 12-inch children's bicycles, broken forks on Cannondale bicycles, failed Magura brakes, and cracked Supergo handlebars. These defects can cause riders to lose control and fall. Additionally, carbon fiber wrapping on some handlebars can conceal cracks in the underlying aluminum, and bar ends may detach from their clamps.

Recalling firm

RANS Inc., of Hays, Kan.

Product

Bicycles and Bicycle Components

Reason

The recumbent bicycle's front fork steering tube can break, the frame of the 12-inch children's bicycle can break during use, the Cannondale bicycle forks can break, the Magura brakes could fail, the Supergo handlebars can crack and break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries. The carbon fiber wrap on the handlebar can hide cracking of the aluminum handlebar underneath the carbon. The Supergo carbon fiber bar ends can detach from the aluminum clamp.

Classification

Class II

Category

consumer product recall

Country

United States

Agency

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Recall date

2001-01-13

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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