BMC Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 1, 2018 CPSC #18197

Quick answer

BMC Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #18197, announced on August 1, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all model year 2017 and 2018 Timemachine 01 bicycles and model year 2018 Timemachine 01 framesets. The product is a road bike for triathlons and time trials. BMC is printed on the downtube. Timemachine 01 is printed in glossy black letters on the flat black top tube. The bikes were sold in red, yellow and black. Model Year Model Description 2018 Timemachine 01 ONE 2018 Timemachine 01 TWO 2018 Timemachine 01 THREE 2018 Timemachine 01 Frameset 2017 Timemachine 01 Red e-tap 2017 Timemachine 01 Ultegra Di2 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bikes and contact their local bmc authorized dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, a free replacement fork. until the replacement forks are available in september/october 2018, the firm is providing consumers with a free 23c replacement tire, if needed, to ensure adequate clearance.. Affected brands: BMC Switzerland AG, BMC USA Corp..

Hazard

This recall involves all model year 2017 and 2018 Timemachine 01 bicycles and model year 2018 Timemachine 01 framesets. The product is a road bike for triathlons and time trials. BMC is printed on the downtube. Timemachine 01 is printed in glossy black letters on the flat black top tube. The bikes were sold in red, yellow and black. Model Year Model Description 2018 Timemachine 01 ONE 2018 Timemachine 01 TWO 2018 Timemachine 01 THREE 2018 Timemachine 01 Frameset 2017 Timemachine 01 Red e-tap 2017 Timemachine 01 Ultegra Di2

Affected products

Timemachine 01 bicycles

Recalled brands

BMC Switzerland AG, BMC USA Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bikes and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, a free replacement fork. Until the replacement forks are available in September/October 2018, the firm is providing consumers with a free 23C replacement tire, if needed, to ensure adequate clearance.

Recall date

August 1, 2018

Categories

Timemachine 01 bicycles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18197?

CPSC recall #18197 covers BMC Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 1, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all model year 2017 and 2018 Timemachine 01 bicycles and model year 2018 Timemachine 01 framesets. The product is a road bike for triathlons and time trials. BMC is printed on the downtube. Timemachine 01 is printed in glossy black letters on the flat black top tube. The bikes were sold in red, yellow and black. Model Year Model Description 2018 Timemachine 01 ONE 2018 Timemachine 01 TWO 2018 Timemachine 01 THREE 2018 Timemachine 01 Frameset 2017 Timemachine 01 Red e-tap 2017 Timemachine 01 Ultegra Di2

What is the remedy for recall #18197?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18197 is consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bikes and contact their local bmc authorized dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, a free replacement fork. until the replacement forks are available in september/october 2018, the firm is providing consumers with a free 23c replacement tire, if needed, to ensure adequate clearance.. 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 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/2018/BMC-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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