PNW Components Recalls Aluminum Alloy Bicycle Pedals Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 26180 · Jan 8, 2026 · PNW Components
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26180
- Date
- Jan 8, 2026
- Company
- PNW Components
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the PNW Components Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy mountain bike pedal. These pedals were sold after market through online retailers and bicycle shops. The pedal is a platform style (non-clip) pedal and can be identified by a "Tectonic" logo laser etched onto the pedal body on the left corner, on the same side as the threaded axle. The pedals are available in black, silver, green, orange and purple.
What can happen
The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the Loam Pedal Gen 2 and contact PNW Components to receive free replacement axles once they become available. In the interim PNW Components is providing consumers with the Range Pedal, free of charge. PNW Components will follow up with consumers regarding the replacement axle system, estimated to begin shipping out to customers on January 5, 2026.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the pedal axle cracking and detaching from the crank. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle dealers and online at PNWComponents.com, REI.com, Backcountry.com and JensonUSA.com from June 2025 through November 2025 for about $160 per pair.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled loam pedal gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Loam Pedal Gen 2 and contact PNW Components to receive free replacement axles once they become available. In the interim PNW Components is providing consumers with the Range Pedal, free of charge. PNW Components will follow up with consumers regarding the replacement axle.
What is the hazard?
The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
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.