Reported Dec 19, 2019
BMC Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
BMC Switzerland AG of Switzerland
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and free replacement fork.
Firm contact: BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at slr01inspection-US@BMC-Switzerland.com , or online at www.BMC-Switzerland.com/teammachinerecall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on Support, then Recalls and Safety for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and framesets
- Amount recalled
- About 840 (In addition, 94 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Authorized BMC bicycle dealers and bicycle stores nationwide from July 2017 through October 2019 for between $4,500 and $12,500..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The fork steerer tube on the bicycles and framesets can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: BMC has received four reports of the fork steerer tube breaking while in use, with one consumer experiencing a shoulder injury that required hospitalization and surgery, and the other consumer reporting minor scratches and bruising
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