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CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Tandem Bicycle

Recalled November 14, 2001 · CPSC recall 02039 · BikeE

Hazard

The steerer tube on the front forks can separate, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm, BikeE, is out of business and cannot be contacted. As the firm is no longer involved with this recall, consumers can take a recalled bicycle to the dealer from which it was purchased, but it is up to the dealer as to whether the repair can be performed, and whether there is a charge.

Units

700

Incidents / injuries

BikeE Corp. has received three reports of steerer tubes beginning to separate; though, no injuries to riders have occurred.

Description

The recalled bikes were manufactured in 2000 and 2001. These bikes have two handlebars and two seats, which are in a lowered, horizontal riding position. The name "BikeE" appears on both sides of the main frame. The serial numbers for the E2 models are located on the bottom of the frame, between the foot crank and front wheel. The serial numbers appear as follows: BX000000X or T00000, with X representing a letter and 0 representing a number.

What to do

Contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Product

BikeE recumbent tandem bicycles

Imported by

BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore.

Retailers

BikeE authorized dealers sold the bicycles, from March 2000 through October 2001, for about $2,200.

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