BMC Recalls Stromer Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-03-13). Hazards: crash, injury. Models: M33, P48. About 1,300 units in the US and 11 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14130 |
| Published | 2014-03-13 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-08 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Stromer ST1 electric bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | BMC |
| Firms | MyStromer AG, of Switzerland (manufacturer); BMC-USA, of Boston, Mass. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Switzerland |
| Units (US) | 1,300 |
| Units (Canada) | 11 |
| Model numbers | M33, P48 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Stromer dealers nationwide and online from January 2012 to May 2013 for between $3,500 and $4,000. |
Description
This recall involves all 2013 Stromer ST1 women's and men's pedal-assist electric bicycles, models M33 Elite and P48 Platinum. The bikes were sold in three colors; black, red and white. They have an integrated lithium battery located inside the down tube, motor on the rear hub and a three-button LCD system display on the handlebars. "Stromer" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle frame and on the seat and chain guard. The fork's serial numbers for the recalled bikes start with: ST1S2F, ST1S2G, ST1S2H, ST1S2I, ST1S2J, ST1S3A, ST1S3B, ST1S3C, ST1S3D and ST1S3E. The serial number is etched at the bottom of the rear fork.
Hazard
The bicycle fork can break, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and take it to an authorized Stromer dealer. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a free replacement fork and have it installed at no cost.
Incidents and injuries
BMC has received one report of a fork breaking, resulting in minor scrapes and bruises to the rider.
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