CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycle
CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycle Suspension Forks
Why was CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycle recalled?
The link pins in the forks can fall out, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Suspension forks on FX and RX model recumbent bicycles
- Company
- BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore.
- Quantity
- 1,400
- Sold at
- BikeE authorized dealers sold the bicycles, from December 1999 through August 2001, for between $1,500 and $1,750.
- Recall date
- August 14, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- BikeE Corp. has received two reports of pins falling out of forks, resulting in two minor injuries to riders.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.