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BMC Recalls Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled March 13, 2025 · CPSC recall 25177 · BMC

Recalled 2023 Kaius 01 ONE (White/Black)

Recalled 2023 Kaius 01 TWO (Turquoise/Black)

Recalled 2023 Kaius 01 THREE (Saffron/Black)

Recalled 2024 Kaius 01 ONE (Peacock Spider)

Hazard

The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 1,300

Incidents / injuries

BMC has received two reports of the V5 fork steerers separating from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The bikes and framesets were sold in Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black and Stone Grey colors. The brand BMC is printed on the downtube. Only bicycles and framesets with a V5 fork are affected by the recall and require a replacement fork.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact

BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.bmc-switzerland.com/pages/platform/kaius-01-voluntary-recall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on "Learn More" under the "Voluntary Recall for Inspection" banner at the top of the webpage.

Product

BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets

Manufacturer(s)

BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland

Imported by

BMC USA Corporation, of Scotts Valley, California

Retailers

Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide and online from July 2022 through February 2025 for between $4,500 and $12,000.

Made in

Taiwan

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