CPSC recall · Reported December 19, 2019
BMC Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
The fork steerer tube on the bicycles and framesets can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Bmc Switzerland Ag, of Switzerland recalled This recall involves all model year 2018 and 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and fra….
BMC Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Bmc Switzerland Ag, of Switzerland in December 19, 2019. Reason: The fork steerer tube on the bicycles and framesets can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC aut…. Verify recall #20042 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bmc Switzerland Ag, of Switzerland issued this CPSC recall-The fork steerer tube on the bicycles and framesets can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard..
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- December 19, 2019
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20042 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
This recall involves all model year 2018 and 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and framesets. The product is a performance road bike. BMC is printed on the downtube. The bikes and framesets were sold in red, green, grey, graphite, blue and aqua green. Recalled models contain serial numbers starting with 8R17 and 8R18, followed by one letter and a four-digit code, which is printed on the underside of the bottom bracket of the bicycle. Only bicycles and framesets with a FK6 fork require a replacement fork, which will be confirmed by BMC authorized dealers during the free inspection. Model Year Model Name 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Team 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC One 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Two 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Team Red 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Carbon Green 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Carbon Gray 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Edition AXS (also called Ltd.) 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC One 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Two 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Three 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Four 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Race Grey 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Steel Blue 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Team Red 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Aqua Green 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Stealth (with Sticker Set)
Reason for recall
The fork steerer tube on the bicycles and framesets can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and free replacement fork.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20042 |
| Date reported | December 19, 2019 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Bmc Switzerland Ag, of Switzerland |
| Affected scope | About 840 (In addition, 94 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 recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and…
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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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