Safety regulator, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycle Suspension Forks
Recall 01216 · Aug 14, 2001 · BikeE Corp.
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01216
- Date
- Aug 14, 2001
- Company
- BikeE Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Suspension forks on FX and RX model recumbent bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled forks were used on the front suspension of the BikeE FX models and on the full suspension of the RX models. The 2000 and 2001 model year bicycles can be identified by a serial number located below the crank bottom bracket on the frame. Model Name Serial Number Identification FX and RX Starts with "F" and is followed by five digits or starts with "B" followed by one character and six digits. Examples: F1111 or BF111111 or BR22222F The recalled bicycles have a lowered seating position and foot pedals right below the handle bars, allowing riders to sit in a horizontal riding position.
What can happen
The link pins in the forks can fall out, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm, BikeE, is out of business and cannot be contacted. As the firm is no longer involved with this recall, consumers can take a recalled bicycle to the dealer from which purchased, but it is up to the dealer as to whether the repair can be performed, and whether there is a charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BikeE Corp. has received two reports of pins falling out of forks, resulting in two minor injuries to riders.
- Sold at
- BikeE authorized dealers sold the bicycles, from December 1999 through August 2001, for between $1,500 and $1,750.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suspension forks on fx and rx model recumbent bicycles?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm, BikeE, is out of business and cannot be contacted. As the firm is no longer involved with this recall, consumers can take a recalled bicycle to the dealer from which purchased, but it is up to the dealer as to whether the repair can be performed, and.
What is the hazard?
The link pins in the forks can fall out, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
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.