CPSC Recall: BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/BMC-Recalls-Three-Models-of-Bicycles/



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Recall Summary

Name of product:


BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks




Hazard:

The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy:

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Replace

Consumer Contact:


BMC at (800) 819-4262 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bmc-racing.com and click on “Service” then click on the “Recall page” link or email at infousa@bmc-switzerland.com for more information.









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Recall Details

Units

About 160

Description

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.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers
should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and
contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a
replacement fork.

Sold at

Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2011 to June 2013 for about $1,000.

Importer

BMC, of San Diego, Calif.

Manufactured in

Taiwan