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Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Time Sport International Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled October 25, 2006 · CPSC recall 07014

Recalled TIME SPORT RXS-Carbon Bicycle PedalRecalled TIME SPORT RXS Bicycle PedalRecalled TIME SPORT RXS-Ti-Carbon Bicycle PedalRecalled TIME SPORT RXE Bicycle Pedal
Hazard
The pedal's bearing cap can fail causing the pedal to come off the bicycle. This poses a fall hazard for riders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled pedals immediately and contact TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL to arrange for the pedals to be inspected and, if necessary, receive a free repair.
Units
About 18,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received reports of eight incidents in which the pedal came off the bicycle, resulting in minor injuries.

Description

The recalled pedals are black or gray. They are made of composite material and are mounted to either a steel or titanium pedal axle and bearing unit by using a threaded aluminum bearing cap. Pedals that have a gold dot on the underside of the pedal body just inside where the bearing cap is mounted to the pedal body are not included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled pedals immediately and contact TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL to arrange for the pedals to be inspected and, if necessary, receive a free repair.

Contact

For more information, contact TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL at (800) 240-8051 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.TIMESPORTUSA.com

Product
Time RXS Titan Carbon, RXS Carbon, RXS and RXE Bicycle Pedals
Imported by
TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL/ATAC 2001 Inc., of Montecito, Calif.
Retailers
Bicycle stores, mail order, and online bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2004 through August 2006 for between $75 and $300.
Made in
France

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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