Haibike Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-03-23 · 17114
Hazards
The fork on the front wheel of the bicycles can rupture or break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Recall
Number
17114
Date
2017-03-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric bicycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2014 through February 2017 for about $4,000.
Importer(s)
Haibike, of Denver, Colo., owned by Accell North America
Country of manufacture
Germany; Taiwan
Description
This recall involves Haibike XDURO Urban, Race and Superrace models of electric bicycles. The recalled bicycles have an aluminum frame, hydraulic disc brakes, and a lithium battery. The recalled bicycles have a letter/number combination ('HAERA' followed by at least three numbers and characters) printed on the front of the frame. Remove the battery to locate the letter/number combination on the frame. The following models are included in the recall. Model Model Year Color Letter/Number Haibike XDURO Urban 2014, 2015 Gray 'HAERA' followed by three numbers and characters Haibike XDURO Urban RC 2016 Gray Haibike XDURO Race 2014, 2015 Black Haibike XDURO Superrace 2014, 2015 Black Haibike XDURO Race S RX 2016 Gray Haibike XDURO Urban S RX 2016 White