CPSC, BikeE Corp. Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycles
CPSC recall 02110 · announced February 28, 2002 · Bikee · 13,500 units affected
The product
The recall includes all 1999 through 2001 model BikeE bicycles with 27- inch-tall seat backs, silver-colored seat frames with black mesh seat backs. "BikeE" is written on the frame of these bicycles. Recumbent BikeE bicycles with seat backs lower than 27 inches are not included in this recall. Seats with silver-colored rings around the black plastic clamps that attach the seat to the frame of the bicycle have been repaired or are not part of the recall. CPSC and BikeE announced the recall of 700 recumbent tandem bicycles on November 14, 2001, because the steerer tube on the front forks could separate.
The hazard
The recumbent seats on these bicycles can crack and break, causing the seat to come off the frame and resulting in injury to the rider.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. As the firm is no longer involved with this recall, consumers can take a recalled bicycle to the dealer from which purchased, but it is up to the dealer as to whether the repair can be performed, and whether there is a charge.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): BikeE Corp. has received two reports of seats on these bicycles breaking while riding, resulting in one injury, that included a broken leg.
Sold at: BikeE authorized dealers nationwide sold the recalled recumbent bicycles, from February 1999 through February 2002, for between $550 and $2,150.
Consumer contact: The firm, BikeE, is out of business and cannot be contacted. For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.