CPSC recall · Reported February 28, 2002
CPSC, BikeE Corp. Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycles
The recumbent seats on these bicycles can crack and break, causing the seat to come off the frame and resulting in injury to the rider.
BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore. recalled The recall includes all 1999 through 2001 model BikeE bicycles with 27- inch-tall seat ba….
CPSC, BikeE Corp. Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycles was recalled by BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore. in February 28, 2002. Reason: The recumbent seats on these bicycles can crack and break, causing the seat to come off the frame and resulti…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. As the firm is no longer involved…. Verify recall #02110 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-The recumbent seats on these bicycles can crack and break, causing the seat to come off the frame and resulti….
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- February 28, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02110 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recall includes all 1999 through 2001 model BikeE bicycles with 27- inch-tall seat backs, silver-colored seat frames with black mesh seat backs. "BikeE" is written on the frame of these bicycles. Recumbent BikeE bicycles with seat backs lower than 27 inches are not included in this recall. Seats with silver-colored rings around the black plastic clamps that attach the seat to the frame of the bicycle have been repaired or are not part of the recall. CPSC and BikeE announced the recall of 700 recumbent tandem bicycles on November 14, 2001, because the steerer tube on the front forks could separate.
Reason for recall
The recumbent seats on these bicycles can crack and break, causing the seat to come off the frame and resulting in injury to the rider.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. As the firm is no longer involved with this recall, consumers can take a recalled bicycle to the dealer from which purchased, but it is up to the dealer as to whether the repair can be performed, and whether there is a charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02110 |
| Date reported | February 28, 2002 |
| Date initiated | February 28, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore. |
| Affected scope | About 13,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. As the firm is no longer involved with this recall, consumers can take a …
- Check the recall number (02110) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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