BMC Recalls Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 25177 · Mar 13, 2025 · Bmc
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25177
- Date
- Mar 13, 2025
- Company
- Bmc
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The bikes and framesets were sold in Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black and Stone Grey colors. The brand BMC is printed on the downtube. Only bicycles and framesets with a V5 fork are affected by the recall and require a replacement fork.
What can happen
The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BMC has received two reports of the V5 fork steerers separating from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide and online from July 2022 through February 2025 for between $4,500 and $12,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bmc-branded kaius 01 bicycles and framesets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall 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.