Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 5, 2012 CPSC #12145

Quick answer

Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #12145, announced on April 5, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com" is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal "badge" at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The "Apple" model, which has no badge, is also included. The word "Wellgo" is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact public bikes or an authorized public bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. the recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.. Affected brands: Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals), Public Bikes Inc. of San Francisco.

Hazard

This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com" is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal "badge" at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The "Apple" model, which has no badge, is also included. The word "Wellgo" is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall.

Affected products

2010 through 2012 Model Year Bicycles

Recalled brands

Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals), Public Bikes Inc. of San Francisco

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.

Recall date

April 5, 2012

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12145?

CPSC recall #12145 covers Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 5, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com" is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal "badge" at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The "Apple" model, which has no badge, is also included. The word "Wellgo" is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #12145?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12145 is consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact public bikes or an authorized public bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. the recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Public-Bikes-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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