Breezer Recalls Downtown Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Pedals Can Come Off
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-08-11). Hazards: crash. Models: 3-ST, 8-ST. About 1,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15211 |
| Published | 2015-08-11 |
| Last updated | 2015-08-11 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Breezer Downtown Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Breezer |
| Firms | Advanced Sports International, of Philadelphia, Pa. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,700 |
| Model numbers | 3-ST, 8-ST |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Breezer Bicycles dealers nationwide from July 2014 through May 2015 for about $450 to $650. |
Description
This recall involves Breezer Bicycles models Downtown 3, Downtown 3-ST, Downtown 8, Downtown 8-ST, Downtown EX and Downtown EX-ST. The main frame is made of steel and has either a single or dual water bottle mount, and the wheel sets are aluminum. The bicycles come in eight different sizes and a variety of gloss colors, including candy apple, chartreuse, chocolate, dark blue, dark green, shale and slate. The model is printed on the top tube of the bicycle.
Hazard
The bicycle pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return then to a Breezer dealer for a free pedal replacement.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of pedals separating from the spindle. No injuries have been reported.
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