CPSC Recall: Tern Stile: Link Uno, Link D7i, Link D8, Link P9, Link P7i, and Link P24h

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http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Stile-Products-Recalls-Tern-Folding-Bicycles/

Description

The recall involves Link Uno, Link D7i, Link D8,
Link P9, Link P7i, and Link P24h models of Tern brand adult folding
bikes. These six models were sold in black/blue, black/green,
black/grey, black/red dark grey/light grey, grey/orange and white/pink
color combinations. “Tern” is printed on the front end of the top tube
and on other portions of the frame. The model name is printed on the
middle of the top tube. Recalled bicycles have a 10-character
alphanumeric serial number that begin with either AI1133 through AI1137
or AI1151 through AI1213 stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the
bike. An alphanumeric service tag number is located on the front of the
seat tube and this number can be used to determine if the bicycle is
affected by going to the firm’s website.

Incidents/Injuries

No incidents or injuries reported in the U.S. The
firm has received 11 reports of the bicycle frames cracking including
five reports of minor scrapes and bruises from outside of the U.S.

Remedy

Consumers
should immediately stop using the bicycles and contact Stile Products
or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Consumers will receive a free
replacement frame and have it installed at no cost or they can upgrade
their bike to one of three designated models at an additional cost.

Sold exclusively at

Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from November 2011 to April 2014 for between $600 and $1250.

Distributor

Stile Products Inc., of Lakewood, Calif.

Manufacturer

Taicang A&I Medical Appliances Co., of Jiangsu, China

Manufactured in

China

CPSC Recall: 2014 SCOTT® Speedster 30 and 40, and Contessa Speedster 25 and 35 road bicycles

 

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http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/SCOTT-Recalls-Speedster-Bicycles/

Recall Details

Units

About 2,000 in the United States

Description

This
recall involves model year 2014 SCOTT men’s and women’s road bicycles,
models Speedster 30, Speedster 40, Contessa Speedster 25 and Contessa
Speedster 35. The bikes have the brand name “SCOTT” and the model name
“Speedster” on the frame. They were sold in black and white with blue,
green, purple or teal accents. The following serial number ranges are
included in the recall: AS30500001–AS30504930, AS30700001–AS30704651,
AS30900001–AS30903278, AS31100001–AS31103744 and AS40101604–AS40105463.
The serial number is printed on a white sticker and embossed on the
underside of the bicycle frame near the pedals.

Incidents/Injuries

Scott USA has received one report of a fork breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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

Sold at

Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide at retail and online from about August 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,300.

Manufacturer

Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho

Manufactured in

Cambodia

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with
protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death
associated with the use of
thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s
jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer
product incidents cost the
nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to
protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical or
mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of
consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters
and household
chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths
and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.




Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a
publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory
recall ordered by the
Commission.




To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov
or call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at
(301) 595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain
news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @USCPSC or by subscribing
to CPSC's free e-mail newsletters.

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:

View Details

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.









Report an Incident Involving this Product

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

AMGEN Tour of California Stage 4 to finish in Cambria May 14, 2014

Full article at link below:

http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/host-cities/city-cambria

Route Information: May 14, 2014 - Stage 4 Finish

Cambria

Nestled among towering pines and the shimmering sea on California's Central Coast, Cambria, California is a picturesque village that unfolds along scenic Highway One, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Just 6 miles south of the world famous Hearst Castle® and at the gateway to Big Sur, you will enjoy this romantic place that is tailor-made for relaxing escapes.
Free of chain stores and brimming with charm, Cambria invites you to exit the beaten path and explore one of California's truly unique Central Coast vacation destinations! Stroll down Main Street and up Burton Drive in the East village, browsing as you go. Travel north/west on Main Street and in about a mile you will find the West end of the village. Both ends of the village are lined with unique shops, art galleries, cafes, restaurants, tasting rooms, and boutiques that make for enjoyable strolling and wonderful shopping.
Moonstone Beach is a great place to view migrating whales, seals sunbathing on the rocks, sea otters, and amazing sunsets. It has it all: crashing waves, surfers, tide pools and driftwood-strewn sand. With a level boardwalk just above the beach and a smooth route down to the sand's edge, it is easily accessible by almost anyone. Cambria is not only one of "America's Prettiest Towns", according to Forbes magazine, it is one of "America's Friendliest Towns" - We look forward to your visit! Cambria has bed and breakfast inns, vacation rentals, motels, and the Moonstone Beach hotels are close enough that you can smell the spray and hear the crashing waves.
"Cambria is delighted to be a Host City for the 2014 Amgen Tour of California. With unparalleled ocean views and pristine coastal scenery, our artist's colony will offer the world's premier cyclists a spectacular welcome. Fans and riders will discover an unforgettable experience at Cambria's finish line and beyond."
- Bram Winter, Cambria Tourism Board

All Photos by ©Cooksey-Talbott Photography

Maps: Ride Your Own Tour of California (Bicycling.com article) AMGEN 2014 May 11th-18th

 Full article with elevations, grades, sights, rest stops, and best spots to watch
Amgen Tour of California riders.   

Follow link below for full article:

http://www.bicycling.com/ride-maps/featured-rides/ride-your-own-tour-california



http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/

CPSC Recall: Felt Bicycles Recalls S22 S32 B12 B14 B16 Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury

 

 
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Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury | CPSC.gov

Units

About 3,300 (2,100 additional units with the same steer tube were previously recalled in June 2010) in U.S. and about 190 in Canada

Description

This recall includes all 2008 Felt S22 and S32 triathlon bicycles, and 2010 S32, B12, B14 and B16 triathlon bicycles. The bicycles have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks and aluminum steer tubes. The Felt logo is on the seat, frame and tires. The model number is printed on the frame, next to the Felt logo. The 2008 S22 model was sold in gloss white and the 2008 S32 was sold in gloss red. The 2010 S32 model was sold in gloss black, the 2010 B12 was sold in gloss white, the 2010 B14 was sold in gloss pewter and the 2010 B16 was sold in matte black.

Incidents/Injuries

Felt Bicycles has received 18 reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including five reports of minor injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and steer tube replacement.

Sold at

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2007 through February 2014 for between $1,500 and $3,000.

Distributor

Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.

Manufacturer

ADK Technology Ltd., of China

Manufactured in

China

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @USCPSC or by subscribing to CPSC's free e-mail newsletters.

CPSC Recall: Tektro USA and TRP Recall Spyre and Spyre SLC Mechanical Disc Brake Calipers Due to Crash Hazard

 

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Tektro-USA-and-TRP-Recall-Bicycle-Mechanical-Disc-Brake-Calipers/

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