July 25, 2005 - VisionTech USA, Inc. Recall of Bicycle Aero Bars
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), VisionTech USA, Inc., of Auburn, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 280 VisionTech USA SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus and Pro model Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars. The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.
July 6, 2005 - Rolf Prima Inc. Recall of Bicycle Wheels
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rolf Prima Inc., of Eugene, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 870 2003 Rolf Prima Vigor and Elan Bicycle Wheels (rear wheel only). The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
May 5, 2005- Quality Bicycle Products Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems. These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries.
March 11, 2005 - CF Roark Welding & Engineering Recall of Bicycle Frames
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CF Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc., of Brownsburg, Ind., is voluntarily recalling 422 Titanium bicycle frame for road bicycles. The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders.
February 18, 2005- Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Recall of Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn. is recalling about 1,480 1-X Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts. The seat posts may have been improperly manufactured, which could cause the seat post to fail prematurely. A failure could lead to a crack in the bicycle seat post, which may cause the rider to fall or crash.
February 10, 2005- Shimano American Corp. Brake Inner Cable Recall
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif. is recalling about 13,630 Shimano Road Racing Bicycle brake inner cables. The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
January 14, 2005- Selle Royal/fi’zi:k Recall of Bicycle Seats
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Selle Royal/fi’zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy is voluntarily recalling about 257 bicycle seats. The plastic scuff guard underneath the front of the seat, which secures the seat rails, may crack or break causing the rider to lose control and/or fall, resulting in a serious injury.
January 7, 2005- Norco Products Ltd. Recall of Bicycle Attachment
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada is voluntarily recalling about 80,000 Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachments. The hardware used in the assembly of the universal hitch may come loose causing the unit to separate from the lead bicycle, which could lead to a serious injury or death to the rider of the bicycle attachment.
November 8, 2004- Answer Products Inc. Recall of Bicycle Suspension Forks
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Answer Products, Inc., Valencia, CA is voluntarily recalling about 8,032 Manitou bicycle suspension forks. The top of the Manitou bicycle suspension fork, when fully compressed, may contact the front tire, resulting in a loss of control of the bicycle and presenting a fall hazard to a bicyclist.
November 5, 2004- Cannondale Bicycle Corp. Recall of Certain Quick-Release Handlebar Bags
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn. is voluntarily recalling about 2,600 “Crossroads” and “Perimeter” handlebar bags. The plastic, handlebar-mounted, quick-release bags can fall off the bicycle while it is being ridden, causing the rider to crash.
November 2, 2004 - Quality Bicycle Products Recall of Bicycle Forks
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. is voluntarily recalling about 500 Salsa Campeon Bicycle Forks. The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
October 13, 2004- Giant Bicycle Inc. Recall of Bicycles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 160 Rainier Mountain Bicycles. The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
September 29, 2004- Full Speed Ahead Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Full Speed Ahead, Inc. of Woodinville, Washington is voluntarily recalling about 1,375 Bicycle wheel quick releases. An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall.
September 29, 2004- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recall of Bicycles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Bicycles. The handlebar may loosen and turn unexpectedly, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
September 22, 2004- Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Recall of Bicycle Handlebars
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C. are voluntarily recalling about 300 “Forte Flyte OS” and “Weyless CF200” Carbon Handlebars. The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.
June 16, 2004- Huffy Bicycle Company Recall of “Cranbrook” Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Huffy Bicycle Company, of Springboro, Ohio is voluntarily recalling 12,000 Huffy “Cranbrook” bicycles. The handlebar could unexpectedly loosen causing the rider to lose control of bicycle.
April 2, 2004- Pacific Cycle Inc. Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel “D-XR AL” mountain bicycles. The rear shock absorber allows the aluminum, dual-suspension frame to flex severely, causing the frame to become unstable and break, posing the risk of injury to riders.
December 10, 2003- Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes Recalled by Specialized
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. of Morgan Hill, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 250 Specialized mountain bikes. During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.
October 2, 2003- Park Tool USA Recall of Bicycle Floor Pump
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Park Tool USA, of St. Paul, Minn.,is voluntarily recalling Professional Bicycle Floor Pumps. The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.
July 31, 2003- Cervélo Cycles Inc. Bicycle Fork Recall
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