BMC Recalls Three Models of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break

The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 14183
Affected scope: About 160

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recall involves certain models of Alpenchallenge, Urbanchallenge and Masschallenge bi….

BMC Recalls Three Models of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 15, 2014. Reason: The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact t…. Verify recall #14183 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers..

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agency class: May 15, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14183 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	14183
Date reported	May 15, 2014
Date initiated	May 15, 2014
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 160
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 these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for ins…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 15, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14183.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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