Brompton Bicycle Recalls Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

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This CPSC action (record #24332) was formally reported on August 1, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,080 (In addition, about 31 were sold in Canada).

The documented reason for this recall is: A loss of alignment between the handlebar and front wheel, due to insufficient torquing of steerer clamp bolts, can cause the rider to lose control of the steering, posing a fall hazard Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair to tighten the steerer clamp bolts on the handleba… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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