CPSC recall · Reported August 5, 2008
Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall
The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.
Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif. recalled The recalled bicycle pedals were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KéO ….
Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall was recalled by Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif. in August 5, 2008. Reason: The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to an…. Verify recall #08354 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists..
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- August 5, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08354 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 recalled bicycle pedals were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KéO Classic, KéO Sprint, KéO HM and KéO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal. Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the KéO Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the KéO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005. "Ti" pedals are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to any authorized Look Cycle dealer, or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08354 |
| Date reported | August 5, 2008 |
| Date initiated | August 5, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 80,000 (40,000 pairs) |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to any authorized Look Cycle dealer, or conta…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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