BMC Recalls Stromer Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Active Recall Announced March 13, 2014 CPSC #14130

Quick answer

BMC Recalls Stromer Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards is CPSC recall #14130, announced on March 13, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all 2013 Stromer ST1 women's and men's pedal-assist electric bicycles, models M33 Elite and P48 Platinum. The bikes were sold in three colors; black, red and white. They have an integrated lithium battery located inside the down tube, motor on the rear hub and a three-button LCD system display on the handlebars. "Stromer" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle frame and on the seat and chain guard. The fork's serial numbers for the recalled bikes start with: ST1S2F, ST1S2G, ST1S2H, ST1S2I, ST1S2J, ST1S3A, ST1S3B, ST1S3C, ST1S3D and ST1S3E. The serial number is etched at the bottom of the rear fork. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and take it to an authorized stromer dealer. consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a free replacement fork and have it installed at no cost.. Affected brands: MyStromer AG, BMC-USA.

Hazard

This recall involves all 2013 Stromer ST1 women's and men's pedal-assist electric bicycles, models M33 Elite and P48 Platinum. The bikes were sold in three colors; black, red and white. They have an integrated lithium battery located inside the down tube, motor on the rear hub and a three-button LCD system display on the handlebars. "Stromer" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle frame and on the seat and chain guard. The fork's serial numbers for the recalled bikes start with: ST1S2F, ST1S2G, ST1S2H, ST1S2I, ST1S2J, ST1S3A, ST1S3B, ST1S3C, ST1S3D and ST1S3E. The serial number is etched at the bottom of the rear fork.

Affected products

Stromer ST1 electric bicycles

Recalled brands

MyStromer AG, BMC-USA

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and take it to an authorized Stromer dealer. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a free replacement fork and have it installed at no cost.

Recall date

March 13, 2014

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14130?

CPSC recall #14130 covers BMC Recalls Stromer Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 13, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all 2013 Stromer ST1 women's and men's pedal-assist electric bicycles, models M33 Elite and P48 Platinum. The bikes were sold in three colors; black, red and white. They have an integrated lithium battery located inside the down tube, motor on the rear hub and a three-button LCD system display on the handlebars. "Stromer" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle frame and on the seat and chain guard. The fork's serial numbers for the recalled bikes start with: ST1S2F, ST1S2G, ST1S2H, ST1S2I, ST1S2J, ST1S3A, ST1S3B, ST1S3C, ST1S3D and ST1S3E. The serial number is etched at the bottom of the rear fork.

What is the remedy for recall #14130?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14130 is consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and take it to an authorized stromer dealer. consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a free replacement fork and have it installed at no cost.. 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 BMC Recalls Stromer Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards 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/2014/BMC-Recalls-Stromer-Electric-Bicycles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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