CPSC recall 15-211, announced August 11, 2015, covers Advanced Sports International Breezer Downtown Bicycles (about 1,700 units). The bicycle pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 12 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return then to a Breezer dealer for a free pedal replacement. Recall contact: call (888) 286-6263, or go to www.breezerbikes.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Breezer Bicycles models Downtown 3, Downtown 3-ST, Downtown 8, Downtown 8-ST, Downtown EX and Downtown EX-ST. The main frame is made of steel and has either a single or dual water bottle mount, and the wheel sets are aluminum. The bicycles come in eight different sizes and a variety of gloss colors, including candy apple, chartreuse, chocolate, dark blue, dark green, shale and slate. The model is printed on the top tube of the bicycle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of pedals separating from the spindle. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return then to a Breezer dealer for a free pedal replacement.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 15-211
- Units
- About 1,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Breezer Bicycles dealers nationwide from July 2014 through May 2015 for about $450 to $650.
- Importer
- Advanced Sports International, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Breezer Downtown Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Advanced Sports International toll-free at (888) 286-6263 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.breezerbikes.com, click on "Recall Notices" in the bottom left corner of the homepage and choose "Downtown Pedal Recall" for more information.
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