CPSC recall 14-183, announced May 15, 2014, covers BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks (about 160 units). The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork. Recall contact: call (800) 819-4262, go to www.bmc-racing.com, or email infousa@bmc-switzerland.com.
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Affected model numbers
The 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BMC
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 14-183
- Units
- About 160
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2011 to June 2013 for about $1,000.
- Importer
- BMC, of San Diego, Calif.
BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
BMC at (800) 819-4262 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bmc-racing.com and click on "Service" then click on the "Recall page" link or email at infousa@bmc-switzerland.com for more information.
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