BMC Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-08-01). Hazards: fall. About 430 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18197 |
| Published | 2018-08-01 |
| Last updated | 2018-08-01 |
| Products | Timemachine 01 bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | BMC |
| Firms | BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland (manufacturer); BMC USA Corp., of San Diego, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 430 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from September 2016 through June 2018 for between $7,000 and $13,000. |
Description
This recall involves all model year 2017 and 2018 Timemachine 01 bicycles and model year 2018 Timemachine 01 framesets. The product is a road bike for triathlons and time trials. BMC is printed on the downtube. Timemachine 01 is printed in glossy black letters on the flat black top tube. The bikes were sold in red, yellow and black. Model Year Model Description 2018 Timemachine 01 ONE 2018 Timemachine 01 TWO 2018 Timemachine 01 THREE 2018 Timemachine 01 Frameset 2017 Timemachine 01 Red e-tap 2017 Timemachine 01 Ultegra Di2
Hazard
Variations in tire dimension, tire pressure, head set play and ride load, can result in insufficient space between the front wheel and downtube, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bikes and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, a free replacement fork. Until the replacement forks are available in September/October 2018, the firm is providing consumers with a free 23C replacement tire, if needed, to ensure adequate clearance.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of fall incidents in the U.S., including one report of a broken finger.
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