Bicycles and Framesets recall: Crash Hazard
Bicycles and Framesets Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Manufactured by Open Cycle
Why was Bicycles and Framesets recalled?
The rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local bicycle dealer to schedule free installation of the repair kit. The repair kit includes a hydraulic brake hose/line, and a new frame insert for the rear brake hose and rear shift cable. Contact: Cycle Force toll-free at 877-245-3243 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, email at [email protected] or online at http://www.opencycle.com/recalls/campagnolohydraulicbrake or http://opencycle.com and click on Support then "Recalls & Safety" located at the top of the page.
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
- Open Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar bicycles
- Company
- Open Cycle AG, of Switzerland, Messingschlager USA LLC., dba Cycle Force, of Ames, Iowa
- Quantity
- About 270
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.opencycle.com from November 2021 through February 2023 for between $5,000 and $8,300.
- Recall date
- March 30, 2023
- Incidents / injuries
- Open Cycle has received two reports of Campagnolo brake hoses becoming damaged. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Open Cycle-branded bicycles, models U.P. Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar; and all Open Cycle framesets using a Campagnolo hydraulic rear disc brake. They were sold in matte black, blue, gray, orange or a custom color. Only bicycles and framesets with Campagnolo hydraulic brakes and hoses are included in this recall. The "OPEN" logo is located on the top of the downtube and the model name on the top of the top tube, near the seat tube.