Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12145 · Apr 5, 2012 · Public Bikes
4,100
units affected
4,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12145
- Date
- Apr 5, 2012
- Company
- Public Bikes
- Units affected
- 4,100
- Product
- 2010 through 2012 Model Year Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com" is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal "badge" at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The "Apple" model, which has no badge, is also included. The word "Wellgo" is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall.
What can happen
The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Public Bikes has received 24 reports of pedals cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Public Bikes & Gear in San Francisco and other Public Bikes dealers in 16 states nationwide and publicbikes.com from April 2010 through January 2012 for between $500 and $1,250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2010 through 2012 model year bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.
What is the hazard?
The pedals can crack and break, 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.