Recall 14-183, published May 15, 2014
BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks
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Affected model numbers
AC01The fork model number is printed behind the top arch.
Which products are included?
The recall involves certain models of Alpenchallenge, Urbanchallenge and Masschallenge bicycles equipped with full carbon Aprebic bike forks model ACC-A704DN50B. The fork model number is printed behind the top arch. Specific bicycle models included in the recall are Alpenchallenge AC01 105 Tiagra, Alpenchallenge AC01 Rival, Masschallenge MC01 Team and the Urbanchallenge UC01 Alfine 11. Both the Alpenchallenge and Urbanchallenge bicycles include the 2012 and 2013 model years. The Masschallenge bicycle includes model year 2012. The model year is printed on the top tube of the bike. The bicycles come in black and yellow, or black and red color combinations.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.
- Brand
- BMC
- Recall published
- May 15, 2014
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 160
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2011 to June 2013 for about $1,000.
