Brompton Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard

The bicycle's bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard.

Recall #: 18074
Affected scope: About 8,400 (In addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Folding Brompton bicycles with "Brompton" printed on the bicycle's f….

Brompton Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 21, 2017. Reason: The bicycle's bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized B…. Verify recall #18074 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle's bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard..

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agency class: December 21, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18074 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, 6 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 Folding Brompton bicycles with "Brompton" printed on the bicycle's frame. Only bicycles with serial numbers 1403284144 to 1705150001 (manufactured from April 2014 through May 2017) are included in the recall. The serial number is printed on a curved plate or sticker, applied to the rear of the seat tube. If the barcode sticker on the bike is faded or rubbed off, submit the six digit frame number stamped into the metal plate behind the bottom bracket and seat tube via email to support@brompton.com to receive the correlating serial number.

Reason for recall

The bicycle's bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for free installation of a new bottom bracket cartridge.

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	18074
Date reported	December 21, 2017
Date initiated	December 21, 2017
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 8,400 (In addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)
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 bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for free installation of …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bicycle's bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for free installation of a new bottom bracket cartridge.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 21, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18074.

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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