CPSC recall 25-177, announced March 13, 2025, covers BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets (about 1,300 units). The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. Recall contact: call 888-262-7755, go to www.bmc-switzerland.com/pages/platform/kaius-01-voluntary-recall, or email kaius-fork-recall-USA@BMC-Switzerland.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The bikes and framesets were sold in Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black and Stone Grey colors. The brand BMC is printed on the downtube. Only bicycles and framesets with a V5 fork are affected by the recall and require a replacement fork.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
BMC has received two reports of the V5 fork steerers separating from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BMC Switzerland
- Manufacturer
- BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 25-177
- Units
- About 1,300
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide and online from July 2022 through February 2025 for between $4,500 and $12,000.
- Importer
- BMC USA Corporation, of Scotts Valley, California
Recall contact information
BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at kaius-fork-recall-USA@BMC-Switzerland.com, or online at www.bmc-switzerland.com/pages/platform/kaius-01-voluntary-recall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on "Learn More" under the "Voluntary Recall for Inspection" banner at the top of the webpage.
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