Recalls: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

September 18, 2007 REI Recalls Children’s Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children

This recall involves the Novara Afterburner trailer bicycle, a single-wheel children’s bicycle that attaches to, and cannot be operated independently of, an adult bicycle. Read more.

August 3, 2007 Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control

The recall involves the 2007 Raleigh Cadent 1.0, Cadent 2.0 and Cadent Carbon bicycle models with carbon forks. "Raleigh" is printed on the down tube of the bicycle, and the model name is printed on the top tube. Read more.

June 13, 2007 Cannondale Announces Recall of Mountain Bicycles; Lefty Forks Can Break Unexpectedly

The carbon or aluminum bicycle forks were sold on Cannondale mountain bicycle models listed below: Read more.

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.