BMC Recalls Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-03-13). Hazards: fall. About 1,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25177 |
| Published | 2025-03-13 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-13 |
| Products | BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets |
| Firm named in the title | BMC |
| Firms | BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland (manufacturer); BMC USA Corporation, of Scotts Valley, California (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 1,300 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide and online from July 2022 through February 2025 for between $4,500 and $12,000. |
Description
This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The bikes and framesets were sold in Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black and Stone Grey colors. The brand BMC is printed on the downtube. Only bicycles and framesets with a V5 fork are affected by the recall and require a replacement fork.
Hazard
The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
BMC has received two reports of the V5 fork steerers separating from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- BMC Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets recalled due to fall hazard (Health Canada)
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