The list below is not inclusive. Check the Consumer Products Safety Comission site and the QCBC Message Board for more bicycle recalls.

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to ... Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill ... should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer

http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml09/09198.html

Product recall:

About 1,300 Cannondale Six 5 and Six 6 series road bikes are being recalled because they were sold without spoke protector discs on the rear wheel, a violation of U.S. safety standards. The bikes were made in Taiwan and sold at Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2008 through February 2009 for $1,500-$2,100. If you have one of these bikes, check with a Cannondale dealer for a free fix. http://www.cannondale.com

Product recall: Salsa stems

Salsa Cycles is recalling 8,600 CroMoto SUL Salsa threadless and quill stems because they can break during riding. The stems were sold in the aftermarket (painted black) and on these complete bikes: Salsa La Cruz, Casseroll Singlespeed, Casseroll Triple, El Mariachi and Ala Carte (stems painted to match bike color). For photos and recall information, click http://www.salsacromotostem.com

All Isaac bikes and framesets

built since 2004 are being recalled because of a potential problem with some stem and spacer combinations. The company says that a faulty fork steerer could break suddenly during riding, resulting in serious injury. None has been reported. Owners of an affected bike or frame should take it to an Isaac dealer for inspection and repair. More into at http://tinyurl.com/aev9xo

CycleOps Pro Series indoor trainers

have been recalled by Saris Cycling Group because a part can loosen during use, causing the bike to disengage. No injuries have been reported but owners of these trainers are urged to stop using them and contact Saris for replacements. The company says 90% have been returned. The trainers were sold in the U.S. from October through November 2008 for $400-$1,200. For the models being recalled and other details, click http://tinyurl.com/ba3olj

Mavic R-SYS front wheels

Mavic is recalling its superlight R-SYS front wheels because the carbon tubular spokes may break during rides. All models of R-SYS front wheels are included -- R-SYS, R-SYS Test, R-SYS Premium -- whether they came installed on a bike or were purchased in the aftermarket. If you have one of these front wheels, stop riding it and take it to a Mavic dealer. A new R-SYS front wheel will be delivered without charge beginning on March 31, Mavic says. Until then, the company will provide Aksium front wheels that customers can keep after receiving the R-SYS replacement. See more info and photos at http://tinyurl.com/7sdcdv

Giant 2009 TCR Advanced SL road bikes:

Giant wants back about a thousand 2009 TCR Advanced SL road bikes and frames because the forks can break. One report of cracking has been received, according to the company. The affected bikes and frames were manufactured in Taiwan and sold at Giant dealers in the U.S. (only) from August through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500. If you have a bike that might be affected, see the Giant website athttp://tinyurl.com/9yn6t4 for detailed ID info and instructions.

Bicycles with RockShox Bicycle Forks Recalled by SRAM LLC Due to Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Bicycles using RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks

Units: About 175 Importer: SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard: The steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Incidents/Injuries: One incident with a minor injury has been reported. Two other incidents without injury have been reported outside of the United States.
Description: The recall involves RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks with steel steerer sold for installation on new bicycles. Only those forks manufactured between March 2008 and October 2008 with dates codes 09T8 through 42T8 are included in this recall. The date code is located on the back of the fork crown and on the lower leg. The RockShox Domain fork was installed on Transition Bottle Rocket bicycles, and may have been installed on Rocky Mountain Flatline 1, Rocky Mountain Slayer SS350, and Rocky Mountain Slayer SS396 bicycles.
Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from March 2008 through November 2008 for between $1,600 and $3,100.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these forks immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement fork.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact SRAM at (800) 346-2928 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sram.com

Shimano Dura-Ace carbon clincher wheels.

It's official now. About 275 of these $1,300 wheelsets, manufactured for high-end road bikes by Shimano Components in Malaysia, are being recalled. Punctures are being caused by the rim surface and spoke hole plugs. The wheelsets involved are model numbers WH-7850-C24-CL and WH-7850-C50-CL, with rim labels saying Shimano WH-7850, Dura-Ace and Carbon 1380. These wheels should be taken to a Shimano dealer for inspection and repair, which mainly consists of replacing the plugs with a rim strip of the proper width. Info at http://tinyurl.com/4fz5z9

Look Pedal Recall

Cadent Bicycles

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Raleigh America is recalling the 2007 models of its Cadent Bicycles with carbonage carbon forks.

The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to loose control and wreck.

Owners can return the bikes to the place of purchase and the manufacturer will replace the forks at no charge.

SRAM Force road brakes

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with SRAM, has officially announced a recall of SRAM Force road brakes. So far this is a U.S.-only action. The brakes could break and detach from the bike resulting in rider injury, although none has been reported. The recall involves Force brakes sold in the aftermarket and on at least 10 brands of bikes, including Specialized, Trek, Fuji and Bianchi. According to the recall notice, "Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these brake caliper sets immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement." To determine if the Force brakes you may own are part of the recall, check the SRAM website at http://www.sram.com

Cannondale Recall

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Cannondale is recalling 2007 and 2008 bikes equipped with two-piece road and MTB integrated cranksets. The company has learned from Full Speed Ahead, the manufacturer of the cranks, that a heat treating error caused a defect in the cranks' aluminum spindle. Approximately 2,300 bikes may have the defective part. A new spindle will be installed without charge. For more information, visit http://www.cannondale.com/ or call the company at (800) BIKE-USA. Cannondale's three-piece integrated Hollowgram cranksets and three-piece carbon integrated cranksets are not part of the recall

. BikeE Recall

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In Cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission the following BikeE models are subject to a voluntary recall:

Models
1999, 2000 and 2001 CT
1999, 2000 and 2001 AT
2000 FX
1999 and 2000 NX
2001 RX
2000 and 2001 E2
Sweet Seat Upgrades
We have encountered two situations in which the seat slider attached to the Sweet Seat fractured. One injury was incurred. If the seat slider were to fracture while riding you could lose control of your BikeE which could cause serious injury or death.

We ask that you immediately stop riding and bring your BikeE with Sweet Seat to your Authorized BikeE retailer or contact directly for a no-charge recall service.

Resolving this problem is easy. If you have a BikeE with a Sweet Seat, contact your local BikeE dealer or contact BikeE directly to receive a Seat Slider Upgrade kit. If you contact your local BikeE dealer, they will install the parts at no-charge.

We apologize for the problem and thank you for your cooperation.

Please visit your authorized BikeE retailer/service center or call 1-800-231-3136 with any questions. For additional information visit the CPSC website.

Request Seat Slider Recall Kits

Wheel Problem Prompts Mirraco Bicycle Recall
Bicycles' Wheel Forks May Have Been Welded Improperly

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POSTED: 11:01 am CST February 27, 2007 Mirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif., is recalling about 11,000 bicycles because the front wheel forks could have been welded improperly. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall. Mirraco has received four reports of steer tube rotation and one report of a fork separation due to failure of the welds. No injuries have been reported. The recall involves BMX bicycles that were sold at authorized Mirraco dealers nationwide from November 2006 through January 2007 for between $265 and $550. If you own one of the bicycles, stop using it immediately and have it inspected by a Mirraco dealer. If the inspection shows that the bicycle is indeed part of the recall, the fork will be replaced free of charge. Consumers with questions can contact Mirraco at 888-431-7653 or visit the firm's Web site at mirrabikeco.com .

Zipp SLC2 carbon handlebars.

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Zipp has posted this warning on its website:

"We have recently become aware of fake and counterfeit SLC2 handlebars entering the market and being sold on eBay. New product that finds its way onto eBay should be treated with extreme caution, is not covered under the Zipp warranty, and is subject to potential catastrophic failure. As these bars are less than our normal weight, are being made and sold outside of our control, we wish to alert all potential buyers to the danger that these counterfeit bars could pose."

This is extra serious because it involves handlebars. Have one snap during a ride and you won't have any more control than George Hincapie did when his fork broke in Paris-Roubaix last year. That image still haunts us.

The Zipp website has a number of "real vs. fake" photos showing how to spot the bogus bars. See them at http://tinyurl.com/2ekdlu

Road bike recall:

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Cannondale and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling 145 high-end road bikes sold by 'dale dealers between July and November, 2006. According to a news release, the "C1" front brake can fail because the brake-mounting bolt (pivot bolt) on the affected bikes is 3 mm short. This results in inadequate thread engagement and the risk that the threads could strip and let the brake detach from the fork. The solution is a longer recessed Allen nut. No failures or injuries have been reported. The affected bikes sold for $3,200 to $4,500 and include the Six 13 Team 1, Six 13 Team1/Compact Drive, Synapse Carbon SL1 compact Si crank and standard bottom bracket Dura-Ace crank. If you have one, stop riding it and contact a Cannondale dealer. Dealers have been provided with the serial numbers of the affected bikes.

Light & Motion is recalling 1,700 ARC lithium ion bike light batteries.

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The batteries, manufactured in China, could overheat and catch fire, possibly burning users. No such incidents or injuries have been reported, according to the company. The suspect batteries are found in Light & Motion's 2004 ARC lithium ion HID lighting systems sold at bike retailers from November 2003 to October 2004 for about $500. For specific identification info and how to get a free replacement, click

Cervelo R2.5 lugged carbon fiber bicycles and frames

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About 650 of these are at risk of coming apart where the down tube meets the head tube. The bike company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling all 2005 R2.5's with serial numbers higher than R251700. The serial number is printed on the inside of the left rear dropout. The frames have a clear coat over the carbon and either red-and-white or blue-and-white "Cervelo" decals on the seat tube, head tube and down tube. The recalled bikes and frames were manufactured in Taiwan and sold in the U.S. from December 2004 through May 2005. If you have one, stop riding it and contact Cervelo for a free replacement frame. For more information, write to recall@cervelo.com or click

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---Citing a "potential safety concern," Shimano Corporation is recalling about 5,000 front quick-release skewers. Shimano says that after the QR is locked into position, the skewer could spontaneously break. Silver-colored QR skewers purchased or received after Nov. 1, 2005, are affected. Not being recalled are black skewers or those that have a small round sticker on the back of the lever. The recall affects Shimano 105, Ultegra, Dura-Ace, XT and XTR hubs, and Dura-Ace front wheels, including some Sport Dynamo hubs. According to the trade publication Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, Shimano will send a letter to retailers by May 31 with plans for replacing affected front skewers. Check with a Shimano dealer then if you have a suspect QR. In the meantime, stop riding with it.

Trek helmet recall

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Trek Bicycle have announced a recall of certain Chinese-made helmets because they do not comply with CPSC standards for impact resistance. This follows a test of bike helmets by Consumer Reports magazine in which the Trek Anthem C Elite and Trek Anthem C Elite WSD failed. About 4,500 of these helmets were sold by Trek dealers from October 2005 through last week for about $129. The recall does not include other Trek helmets or even all Anthem models. A "Trek Anthem C" label inside the helmet identifies those being recalled. If you have one of them, you're urged to return it to a Trek dealer for a full refund. For more info, click http://www.trekbikes.com or call Trek at 800-373-4594.

Giant carbon-fiber forks

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Giant Bicycle is voluntarily recalling about 2,400 Giant bicycle forks. These carbon-fiber forks were sold on 2001-model Giant TCR Team, TCR 0, TCR 1, TCR 2 and OCR 1 bicycles and framesets (an unassembled frame and fork). Warning: These forks can break during use causing riders to lose control, fall and get seriously injured! If you have one of these bicycles, stop riding it immediately!

For further details go to Recall Link

Widespread Spoke Failures

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Bike shops are being forced to build hundreds of replacement wheels each week because spokes in stock wheels are failing. The problem is currently found in bikes costing up to $600 from makers such as Fuji, Giant, Jamis, Pacific Cycle, Raleigh, Specialized, Trek and others.

The scope of the problem is still uncertain, according to a cover story in the trade magazine, Bicycle Retailer & Industry News. Bikes made for the above companies in various Chinese assembly plants received wheels laced with defective spokes.

The spokes are breaking in the middle and/or rusting. It's suspected that cost-cutting by a Korean company resulted in substandard wire being supplied to spoke manufacturers. According to the magazine, tests show that the spokes have nickel and molybdenum contents far below normal levels.

The faulty spokes may have N, Z or S stamped into the round head or no insignia at all. If you have a 2004 or '05 bike in which the spokes begin rusting or breaking, check with the shop where you bought it.

CPSC, Delta Cycle Corp. Announce Recall of Picasso Two-Bike Folding Racks

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Picasso Two Bike Folding Rack

Units: About 3,500

Importer: Delta Cycle Corp., of Foxboro, Mass.

Hazard: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: There has been one report of a bike rack falling. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Picasso bike racks with a collapsible shelf. The bike rack can be mounted on the wall and has slots to support two bicycles. The metal rack has the Delta logo and name printed on the front of the rack.

Sold at: LL Bean, Bike Nashbar and independent bike shops nationwide from January 2002 through September 2005 for about $40.

Manufactured In: China and Taiwan.

Remedy: Consumers should contact Delta Cycle immediately to receive additional hardware and installation instructions.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Delta Cycle at (800) 474-6615 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.deltacycle.com

Giant Bicycle, Inc. is recalling its 2005 Cypress and models.

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Giant Bicycle, Inc. is recalling its 2005 Cypress and Sedona models. The rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturer's specification and could crack.

The recall involves certain 2005 Cypress and Sedona model bicycles. The bicycles come in both men's and ladies' styles and vary in size between 14 to 21 inches. "GIANT" and "Cypress" or "Sedona" are written on the bicycles' frames. A serial number is written on the bottom bracket of the bicycle, located near the pedals. A list of the serial numbers that are the subject of this recall is at www.giant-bicycle.com/us.

Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide may have sold bicycles with affected axles after May 16, 2005 for about $300

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact Giant Bicycle if they have a recalled bicycle. Giant Bicycle will replace the rear wheel (including the rear axle) of recalled bicycles for free.

Consumer Contact: Call Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.giant-bicycle.com/us.

CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Bicycle Tires
Units: About 1,100
Manufacturer: Torelli Imports, of Camarillo, Calif.
Hazard: The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Torelli Verona and Lugano Open Tubular bicycle tires with folding Kevlar beads, used to hold the tire to the rim. A red and white label on the sidewall of the Verona model has "Torelli Verona 700 X 23 100-130 psi Handmade Open Tubular" printed on it. A green and white label on the lowed edge of the Lugano model has "Torelli Lugano 700 X 23 100-130 psi Handmade Open Tubular" printed on it. The tires are packaged in red and white boxes with the Torelli logo on the front.
Company Phone - 1-800-523-6604

Ritchey Wheels Recalled

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a third recall of rear wheels using the company's hub design.

Wheels affected this time are Ritchey WCS, Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero and Girder. All are susceptible to cassette engagement malfunctions.

One rider reported that the rear freehub let loose, causing him to lurch forward and almost fall.

The latest recall affects about 2,000 Ritchey rear wheels sold from January 2003 through July 2005. The wheels also were original equipment on '04 Fuji and Motobecane USA bikes as well as the '05 Raleigh Prestige.

Contact Ritchey Design at 888.776.8625 or visit for more information on this recall.

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets
Units: About 494,000
Importer/Retailer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufacturer: UNA International Limited, of China
Distributor: Dynacraft BSC Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Hazard: Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall includes Target's "Back Trails Jr." brand toddler, youth and child bicycle helmets sold in various colors. They were manufactured after January 1, 2004. Helmet model numbers: 89888 or 88003 (toddler), 89951 or 88001 (girl's 8-vent youth), 89952 or 88002 (boy's 8-vent youth), or 89917 (14-vent child's) appear on a white label inside the helmets, along with date of manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) and the words "Made in China." Target product identification numbers: 082-01-0520 (toddler), 082-01-0149 (girl's 8-vent youth), 082-01-0189 (boy's 8-vent youth), and 082-01-0334 (14-vent child's) and the brand name "back trails jr.," appear on the product packaging.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2005 for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the helmets away from children and return them to the nearest Target Store for a gift card in the amount of a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.target.com

 

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