BMC Recalls Three Models of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break
Recall 14183 · May 15, 2014 · Bmc
160
units affected
160
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14183
- Date
- May 15, 2014
- Company
- Bmc
- Units affected
- 160
- Product
- BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall involves certain models of Alpenchallenge, Urbanchallenge and Masschallenge bicycles equipped with full carbon Aprebic bike forks model ACC-A704DN50B. The fork model number is printed behind the top arch. Specific bicycle models included in the recall are Alpenchallenge AC01 105 Tiagra, Alpenchallenge AC01 Rival, Masschallenge MC01 Team and the Urbanchallenge UC01 Alfine 11. Both the Alpenchallenge and Urbanchallenge bicycles include the 2012 and 2013 model years. The Masschallenge bicycle includes model year 2012. The model year is printed on the top tube of the bike. The bicycles come in black and yellow, or black and red color combinations.
What can happen
The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2011 to June 2013 for about $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bmc alpenchallenge, masschallenge and urbanchallenge bicycles with aprebic forks?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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.