CPSC recall 18-074, announced December 21, 2017, covers Brompton Bicyle Folding Brompton bicycles (about 8,400 units). The bicycle's bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for free installation of a new bottom bracket cartridge. Recall contact: call 800-578-6785, or go to www.brompton.com.
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.
The serial number is printed on a curved plate or sticker, applied to the rear of the seat tube.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Folding Brompton bicycles with "Brompton" printed on the bicycle's frame. Only bicycles with serial numbers 1403284144 to 1705150001 (manufactured from April 2014 through May 2017) are included in the recall. The serial number is printed on a curved plate or sticker, applied to the rear of the seat tube. If the barcode sticker on the bike is faded or rubbed off, submit the six digit frame number stamped into the metal plate behind the bottom bracket and seat tube via email to support@brompton.com to receive the correlating serial number.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle's bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for free installation of a new bottom bracket cartridge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Brompton Bicyle
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 18-074
- Units
- About 8,400 (In addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Great Britain
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty bicycle stores and Brompton dealers nationwide from April 2014 through September 2017 for between $1,200 and $3,000
- Importer
- Brompton Bicyle Inc., of Brooklyn, New York
Recall contact information
Brompton at 800-578-6785 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.brompton.com and click on Voluntary recall for more information.
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