CPSC recall 02-110, announced February 28, 2002, covers BikeE Recumbent Bicycle (about 13,500 units). The recumbent seats on these bicycles can crack and break, causing the seat to come off the frame and resulting in injury to the rider. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recall includes all 1999 through 2001 model BikeE bicycles with 27- inch-tall seat backs, silver-colored seat frames with black mesh seat backs. "BikeE" is written on the frame of these bicycles. Recumbent BikeE bicycles with seat backs lower than 27 inches are not included in this recall. Seats with silver-colored rings around the black plastic clamps that attach the seat to the frame of the bicycle have been repaired or are not part of the recall. CPSC and BikeE announced the recall of 700 recumbent tandem bicycles on November 14, 2001, because the steerer tube on the front forks could separate.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recumbent seats on these bicycles can crack and break, causing the seat to come off the frame and resulting in injury to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
BikeE Corp. has received two reports of seats on these bicycles breaking while riding, resulting in one injury, that included a broken leg.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BikeE
- Manufacturer
- BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 02-110
- Units
- About 13,500
- Sold at / sales period
- BikeE authorized dealers nationwide sold the recalled recumbent bicycles, from February 1999 through February 2002, for between $550 and $2,150.
BikeE Recumbent Bicycle
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
The firm, BikeE, is out of business and cannot be contacted. For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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