BMC Recalls Stromer Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-03-13 · 14130
Hazards
The bicycle fork can break, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.
Recall
Number
14130
Date
2014-03-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Stromer ST1 electric bicycles
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
MyStromer AG, of Switzerland
Retailer(s)
Authorized Stromer dealers nationwide and online from January 2012 to May 2013 for between $3,500 and $4,000.
Distributor(s)
BMC-USA, of Boston, Mass.
Country of manufacture
Switzerland
Description
This recall involves all 2013 Stromer ST1 women's and men's pedal-assist electric bicycles, models M33 Elite and P48 Platinum. The bikes were sold in three colors; black, red and white. They have an integrated lithium battery located inside the down tube, motor on the rear hub and a three-button LCD system display on the handlebars. "Stromer" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle frame and on the seat and chain guard. The fork's serial numbers for the recalled bikes start with: ST1S2F, ST1S2G, ST1S2H, ST1S2I, ST1S2J, ST1S3A, ST1S3B, ST1S3C, ST1S3D and ST1S3E. The serial number is etched at the bottom of the rear fork.