BMC Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets recall: Fall Hazard
BMC Recalls Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
Why was BMC Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets recalled?
The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly. Contact: BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.bmc-switzerland.com/pages/platform/kaius-01-voluntary-recall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on "Learn More" under the "Voluntary Recall for Inspection" banner at the top of the webpage.
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
- BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets
- Company
- BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland, BMC USA Corporation, of Scotts Valley, California
- Quantity
- About 1,300
- Sold at
- Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide and online from July 2022 through February 2025 for between $4,500 and $12,000.
- Recall date
- March 13, 2025
- Incidents / injuries
- BMC has received two reports of the V5 fork steerers separating from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The bikes and framesets were sold in Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black and Stone Grey colors. The brand BMC is printed on the downtube. Only bicycles and framesets with a V5 fork are affected by the recall and require a replacement fork.