Brompton Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-12-21). Hazards: fall. About 8,400 units in the US and 1,300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18074 |
| Published | 2017-12-21 |
| Last updated | 2017-12-21 |
| Products | Folding Brompton bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Brompton Bicycle |
| Firms | Brompton Bicyle Inc., of Brooklyn, New York (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Great Britain |
| Units (US) | 8,400 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,300 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty bicycle stores and Brompton dealers nationwide from April 2014 through September 2017 for between $1,200 and $3,000 |
Description
This recall involves Folding Brompton bicycles with "Brompton" printed on the bicycle's frame. Only bicycles with serial numbers 1403284144 to 1705150001 (manufactured from April 2014 through May 2017) are included in the recall. The serial number is printed on a curved plate or sticker, applied to the rear of the seat tube. If the barcode sticker on the bike is faded or rubbed off, submit the six digit frame number stamped into the metal plate behind the bottom bracket and seat tube via email to support@brompton.com to receive the correlating serial number.
Hazard
The bicycle's bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for free installation of a new bottom bracket cartridge.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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