VanMoof Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Impact Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-05-15 · 17152
Hazards
The front fender bolts do not break when an object gets stuck between the front tire and the front fender/mud guard, posing fall and impact hazards.
Recall
Number
17152
Date
2017-05-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
VanMoof B and S series bicycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Aika Trading, Calhoun Cycle, Orange Pedal, The Garage OTR, Seattle E-bike and other bicycle stores nationwide and online from January 2014 through December 2016 for about $800.
Importer(s)
VanMoof USA Inc, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Distributor(s)
404 Park Partners LP, of New York
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves VanMoof B-Series and S-Series commuter-style bicycles manufactured between 2014 and 2016. All S series bikes have a grey anodized frame and all B series bikes have a white powder coated frame. There are - for both Series 3 frame types - a straight frame, a straight frame with an integrated chain lock, and a dropdown frame. B-Series and S-Series serial numbers are stamped on the bottom bracket of the bicycle between the pedals on the bottom of the bicycle.