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BMC Recalls Three Models of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break is CPSC recall #14183, announced on May 15, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves certain models of Alpenchallenge, Urbanchallenge and Masschallenge bicycles equipped with full carbon Aprebic bike forks model ACC-A704DN50B. The fork model number is printed behind the top arch. Specific bicycle models included in the recall are Alpenchallenge AC01 105 Tiagra, Alpenchallenge AC01 Rival, Masschallenge MC01 Team and the Urbanchallenge UC01 Alfine 11. Both the Alpenchallenge and Urbanchallenge bicycles include the 2012 and 2013 model years. The Masschallenge bicycle includes model year 2012. The model year is printed on the top tube of the bike. The bicycles come in black and yellow, or black and red color combinations. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local bmc authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.. Affected brand: BMC.
The recall involves certain models of Alpenchallenge, Urbanchallenge and Masschallenge bicycles equipped with full carbon Aprebic bike forks model ACC-A704DN50B. The fork model number is printed behind the top arch. Specific bicycle models included in the recall are Alpenchallenge AC01 105 Tiagra, Alpenchallenge AC01 Rival, Masschallenge MC01 Team and the Urbanchallenge UC01 Alfine 11. Both the Alpenchallenge and Urbanchallenge bicycles include the 2012 and 2013 model years. The Masschallenge bicycle includes model year 2012. The model year is printed on the top tube of the bike. The bicycles come in black and yellow, or black and red color combinations.
Affected products
BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks
Recalled brands
BMC
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.
Recall date
May 15, 2014
CPSC recall #14183 covers BMC Recalls Three Models of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 15, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves certain models of Alpenchallenge, Urbanchallenge and Masschallenge bicycles equipped with full carbon Aprebic bike forks model ACC-A704DN50B. The fork model number is printed behind the top arch. Specific bicycle models included in the recall are Alpenchallenge AC01 105 Tiagra, Alpenchallenge AC01 Rival, Masschallenge MC01 Team and the Urbanchallenge UC01 Alfine 11. Both the Alpenchallenge and Urbanchallenge bicycles include the 2012 and 2013 model years. The Masschallenge bicycle includes model year 2012. The model year is printed on the top tube of the bike. The bicycles come in black and yellow, or black and red color combinations.
The CPSC remedy for recall #14183 is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local bmc authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/BMC-Recalls-Three-Models-of-Bicycles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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