CPSC recall 26-180, announced January 8, 2026, covers PNW Components Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals (about 1,200 units). The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the Loam Pedal Gen 2 and contact PNW Components to receive free replacement axles once they become available. Recall contact: call 833-902-3381, go to www.pnwcomponents.com/pages/voluntary-recall-loam-pedal-gen-2, or email info@pnwcomponents.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the PNW Components Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy mountain bike pedal. These pedals were sold after market through online retailers and bicycle shops. The pedal is a platform style (non-clip) pedal and can be identified by a "Tectonic" logo laser etched onto the pedal body on the left corner, on the same side as the threaded axle. The pedals are available in black, silver, green, orange and purple.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of the pedal axle cracking and detaching from the crank. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Loam Pedal Gen 2 and contact PNW Components to receive free replacement axles once they become available. In the interim PNW Components is providing consumers with the Range Pedal, free of charge. PNW Components will follow up with consumers regarding the replacement axle system, estimated to begin shipping out to customers on January 5, 2026.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- PNW Components
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 26-180
- Units
- About 1,200
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent bicycle dealers and online at PNWComponents.com, REI.com, Backcountry.com and JensonUSA.com from June 2025 through November 2025 for about $160 per pair.
- Importer
- PNW Components, Inc., of Seattle, Washington
Recall contact information
PNW Components, Inc. at 833-902-3381 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at info@pnwcomponents.com or online at https://www.pnwcomponents.com/pages/voluntary-recall-loam-pedal-gen-2 or www.pnwcomponents.com and click the Recall link in the footer.
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