Recalls: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

June 6, 2007 Cannondale Recalls Bicycles With Carbon Crankset Due to Fall Hazard

Cranksets are the gears at the front of the bicycle chain with pedals attached to the outer ends. The crankset spins on a bearing and axle assembly called a bottom bracket. The recalled cranksets are two piece carbon crankset with an integrated aluminum bottom bracket. These cranksets were used on the following bicycle models: Read more.


April 10, 2007 SRAM Corp. Recalls Bicycle Brake Caliper Sets Due to Crash Hazard

The recall involves the SRAM Force Road Brake Calipers sets sold as aftermarket components. The brake caliper sets have "SRAM Force" and some have a date or production code embossed on the unit. Read more.


March 28, 2007 Dynacraft Recalls Bicycles Sold Exclusively at Target Due to Frame Failure

This recall involves Triax PK7 (model 8509-24) and Vertical PK7 (model 8596-71T) 20-inch aluminum cushion framed bicycles. The Triax model was manufactured between November 2005 and October 2006, and the Vertical model was manufactured between August 2004 and December 2004. The model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on a label affixed to the bicycle frame. Read more.


February 27, 2007 Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard

The recall involves BMX bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle. Recalled models include the following: Read more.


January 9, 2007 Cannondale Recalls 2007 Model Road Bicycles Due to Brake Failure

The recalled road racing bicycles are made from aluminum and carbon fiber or all carbon fiber. The model name is printed on the bicycle’s top tube. They were sold in the following colors: natural aluminum/carbon, red, black or black and blue. Recalled models include: Read more.


October 25, 2006 Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Time Sport International Due to Fall Hazard

The recalled pedals are black or gray. They are made of composite material and are mounted to either a steel or titanium pedal axle and bearing unit by using a threaded aluminum bearing cap. Pedals that have a gold dot on the underside of the pedal body just inside where the bearing cap is mounted to the pedal body are not included in this recall. Read more.


October 17, 2006 Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards

The recalled batteries are found in Light & Motion 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting systems. The lights are black with "ARC" and "LIGHT & MOTION" written in yellow letters. The recall includes only batteries with a manufacturer date code of 1003 or 1103. The date code is stamped on the bottom of the battery and "LIGHT & MOTION" is printed on the side of the battery. Read more.


September 28, 2006 Cervelo Cycles Inc. Announces Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

This recall only involves the 2005 model year R2.5 model bicycles and bicycle frames with serial numbers higher than R251700. The model numbers and serial numbers are printed on the bicycle frame tubes. The frames have clear coating over a carbon fiber with either red and white "Cervélo" decals on the down tube, seat tube and head tube, or blue and white decals in the same locations. Read more.


July 12, 2006 M2Racer LLC Recalls Bicycle Headsets for Fall Hazard

The headset is the component on a bicycle which provides a interface that can rotate between the bicycle fork and the bicycle frame itself. The Conventional Headset is constructed of an anodized black alloy housing, stainless steel, and polymers. The Integrated Lite Headset is constructed of a black polymer housing and light weight alloys. The Integrated Headset weighs 29 grams; the Conventional Headset weighs 39 grams. Read more.