BMC Recalls Three Models of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-05-15 · 14183
Hazards
The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
14183
Date
2014-05-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2011 to June 2013 for about $1,000.
Importer(s)
BMC, of San Diego, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
The recall involves certain models of Alpenchallenge, Urbanchallenge and Masschallenge bicycles equipped with full carbon Aprebic bike forks model ACC-A704DN50B. The fork model number is printed behind the top arch. Specific bicycle models included in the recall are Alpenchallenge AC01 105 Tiagra, Alpenchallenge AC01 Rival, Masschallenge MC01 Team and the Urbanchallenge UC01 Alfine 11. Both the Alpenchallenge and Urbanchallenge bicycles include the 2012 and 2013 model years. The Masschallenge bicycle includes model year 2012. The model year is printed on the top tube of the bike. The bicycles come in black and yellow, or black and red color combinations.