CPSCAugust 5, 2008

Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle

Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall

Why was Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle recalled?

The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to any authorized Look Cycle dealer, or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair. Contact: For additional information, contact Look Cycle USA toll-free at (866) 430-5665 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.lookcycle-usa.com, or email the firm at [email protected]

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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
KéO Bicycle Pedals
Company
Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif.
Quantity
About 80,000 (40,000 pairs)
Sold at
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2004 through July 2007 for between $100 and $500.
Recall date
August 5, 2008
Incidents / injuries
Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents with broken pedals, including 7 injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled bicycle pedals were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KéO Classic, KéO Sprint, KéO HM and KéO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal. Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the KéO Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the KéO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005. "Ti" pedals are not included in this recall.

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