Breezer Recalls Downtown Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Pedals Can Come Off

The bicycle pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Recall #: 15211
Affected scope: About 1,700

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Breezer Bicycles models Downtown 3, Downtown 3-ST, Downtown 8, Downt….

Breezer Recalls Downtown Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Pedals Can Come Off was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 11, 2015. Reason: The bicycle pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use and cause the rider to lose control, posing…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return then to a Breezer dealer …. Verify recall #15211 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use and cause the rider to lose control, posing….

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agency class: August 11, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15211 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, 5 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

This recall involves Breezer Bicycles models Downtown 3, Downtown 3-ST, Downtown 8, Downtown 8-ST, Downtown EX and Downtown EX-ST. The main frame is made of steel and has either a single or dual water bottle mount, and the wheel sets are aluminum. The bicycles come in eight different sizes and a variety of gloss colors, including candy apple, chartreuse, chocolate, dark blue, dark green, shale and slate. The model is printed on the top tube of the bicycle.

Reason for recall

The bicycle pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return then to a Breezer dealer for a free pedal replacement.

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	15211
Date reported	August 11, 2015
Date initiated	August 11, 2015
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,700
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 bicycles and return then to a Breezer dealer for a free pedal replacement.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bicycle pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return then to a Breezer dealer for a free pedal replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 11, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15211.

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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