Bicycles and Framesets Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Manufactured by Open Cycle
Recall 23168 · Mar 30, 2023 · Open Cycle AG
270
units affected
270
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23168
- Date
- Mar 30, 2023
- Company
- Open Cycle AG
- Units affected
- 270
- Product
- Open Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar bicycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Open Cycle-branded bicycles, models U.P. Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar; and all Open Cycle framesets using a Campagnolo hydraulic rear disc brake. They were sold in matte black, blue, gray, orange or a custom color. Only bicycles and framesets with Campagnolo hydraulic brakes and hoses are included in this recall. The "OPEN" logo is located on the top of the downtube and the model name on the top of the top tube, near the seat tube.
What can happen
The rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local bicycle dealer to schedule free installation of the repair kit. The repair kit includes a hydraulic brake hose/line, and a new frame insert for the rear brake hose and rear shift cable.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Open Cycle has received two reports of Campagnolo brake hoses becoming damaged. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.opencycle.com from November 2021 through February 2023 for between $5,000 and $8,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled open cycle up ekar, upper ekar, wide ekar and mind ekar bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local bicycle dealer to schedule free installation of the repair kit. The repair kit includes a hydraulic brake hose/line, and a new frame insert for the rear brake hose and rear shift cable.
What is the hazard?
The rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.