Safety regulator, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Tandem Bicycle
Recall 02039 · Nov 14, 2001 · BikeE Corp.
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02039
- Date
- Nov 14, 2001
- Company
- BikeE Corp.
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- BikeE recumbent tandem bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled bikes were manufactured in 2000 and 2001. These bikes have two handlebars and two seats, which are in a lowered, horizontal riding position. The name "BikeE" appears on both sides of the main frame. The serial numbers for the E2 models are located on the bottom of the frame, between the foot crank and front wheel. The serial numbers appear as follows: BX000000X or T00000, with X representing a letter and 0 representing a number.
What can happen
The steerer tube on the front forks can separate, 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 it was 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 three reports of steerer tubes beginning to separate; though, no injuries to riders have occurred.
- Sold at
- BikeE authorized dealers sold the bicycles, from March 2000 through October 2001, for about $2,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bikee recumbent tandem 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 it was purchased, but it is up to the dealer as to whether the repair can be performed.
What is the hazard?
The steerer tube on the front forks can separate, 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.