Recalls: Cycling and Scooters and Skateboards and Skates

March 23, 2017 Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves the Vecaro brand Glide65, Drift8, and Trek10 self-balancing scooter, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have one wheel at each end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "Vecaro" printed on the front outer casing and come in black, white, red, blue, metallic gold, metallic silver, graffiti white print, and red flame print. The model number is on the right for both the Glide65 and Drift8. The Trek10 model number is on top of the board. Read more.


March 23, 2017 Haibike Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves Haibike XDURO Urban, Race and Superrace models of electric bicycles. The recalled bicycles have an aluminum frame, hydraulic disc brakes, and a lithium battery. The recalled bicycles have a letter/number combination ('HAERA' followed by at least three numbers and characters) printed on the front of the frame. Remove the battery to locate the letter/number combination on the frame. The following models are included in the recall. Model Model Year Color Letter/Number Haibike XDURO Urban 2014, 2015 Gray 'HAERA' followed by three numbers and characters Haibike XDURO Urban RC 2016 Gray Haibike XDURO Race 2014, 2015 Black Haibike XDURO Superrace 2014, 2015 Black Haibike XDURO Race S RX 2016 Gray Haibike XDURO Urban S RX 2016 White Read more.


March 15, 2017 Advanced Sports International Recalls Fuji Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves Advanced Sports International’s 2017 Fuji bicycles with Oval Concepts Rear Wheels. The aluminum or carbon fiber bicycles come in a variety of colors. The bicycle model name is printed on the frame of the bicycle. The wheel model number is printed on the rim of the wheel. The hub model number is printed on the drive-side hub flange. Recalled models include: Bike Model Wheel Model Hub Model Fuji Altamira CX 1.1 Oval 950 Disc 3LLR Fuji Altamira CX 1.3 Oval 723 Disc Fuji Brevet 1.1 Disc Fuji Cross 1.1 Fuji Gran Fondo 1.1 Disc Fuji Gran Fondo 1.3 Disc Fuji SL 1.3 Disc Fuji Gran Fondo Elite Disc Oval 924 Disc Fuji SL 1.1 Disc Fuji Norcom Straight 1.1 Oval 980 3NVR Fuji Norcom Straight 1.3 Fuji SL 1.1 Oval 935 Fuji SL 1.3 Fuji Transonic Elite Oval 950 Read more.


January 19, 2017 Trek Recalls Disc Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves model year 2015, 2016, and 2017 Trek model 720 Disc bicycles and Bontrager Approved TLR disc 700C 24H Front and Rear Wheels with silver spokes. Trek's model 720 Disc have a lightweight aluminum frame and vibration-damping carbon fork. The bicycle models were sold in 49 through 61 cm frame sizes. "Trek" is printed across the bicycle frame. The model number can be found on the down tube. The aftermarket wheels are marked "Bontrager TLR" on the rim, and will have 24 silver spokes. Read more.


January 12, 2017 Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves 2nd Generation Boosted Dual+ electric skateboards with lithium ion battery packs. "Boosted" is printed on the wooden skateboards. Serial numbers that start with S2634 through S2644 are located on a white sticker on the bottom of the boards. The battery packs were sold as original equipment with the skateboards and are attached to the bottom of the board in a black thermoplastic enclosure. Model number B2SR and "Boosted Lithium" are printed on the battery pack. The battery packs have an orange power button. Read more.


November 2, 2016 Trek Recalls Farley Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves model year 2014 Trek Farley bicycles and framesets and 2015 Trek Farley 6 bicycles and framesets. The 2014 Trek Farley is black with green decals with an aluminum frame and fork. The 2014 frameset is sky blue with orange decals. The 2015 Trek Farley 6 is black with blue decals with an aluminum frame and fork. Both bicycle models were sold in 14.5 through 21.5 inch sizes. "Trek" is printed across the bicycle frame. Read more.


November 2, 2016 Running Trainer Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Run4.com (Recall Alert)

This recall involves the Gen 2 Bionic Runner bicycles that mimic running motion. The bicycles are black and have red pedals and red trim around the wheels. The bicycles have a folding frame and "BIONIC RUNNER" is printed in white on the side of the stirrups. Read more.


November 1, 2016 Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

This recall involves all model year 2016 and some 2017 FLOAT X2 bicycle rear shock absorbers sold both individually and installed on YT, Giant, Pivot, Intense, Ibis, Scott, Trek, GT, Knolly, Norco, Rocky Mountain, Diamondback, Morpheus, Foes Racing, Orbea and Canyon full-suspension mountain bikes and frames. The solid black or black and gold FLOAT X2 shocks have an air sleeve construction. FLOAT X2 is printed on the external reservoir connected to the blue compression and red rebound adjusters that have X2 and RVS laser etched on them. Recalled shocks do not have a "250 psi max" label directly under the air fill boss on the outer sleeve of the shock. Recalled shocks and bike models can be identified at http://ridefox.com/recall. Read more.


October 11, 2016 Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard

This recall involves 2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles. They were sold in black, white, red and black, white and black and green and blue color combinations. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube. Read more.


October 3, 2016 Glion Electric Scooters Recalled by Probity Cell Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves the Glion SmartScooter Model 100. The foldable electric scooters are aluminum and come in black or white. The scooters are powered by lithium-ion batteries and have a kickstand, two tires and a USB phone charger. "GLION" is printed on the standing board of the scooter. The scooters measure about 38 inches long and 5.5 inches wide and 45 inches tall when unfolded. Read more.