WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Commencal is recalling about 925 of its Ramones 14-inch kids bikes because of a crash hazard involving the brakes.

Federal regulations require bikes with seat heights at or below 25 inches to be equipped with foot brakes. Ramones models have only hand brakes, which can pose a crash hazard or injury risk to kids who might not be able to stop using only hand brakes.

Consumers should stop kids from using the bikes and contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit. Commencal Corp. is contacting all purchasers directly by email. The bikes were sold online at www.commencalusa.com from December 2014 through March 2021 for between $230 and $320.

The affected bikes include:

2015 (yellow) — “Ramones” is printed on a label of the top surface of the toptube. “Commencal” is printed on the bottom side of the downtube and on the side of the fork.
2016 (red) — “Commencal” is printed on a label on the side of the toptube and on the chainguard.
2017 (yellow and turquoise) — “Ramones” is printed on the side of the toptube and on the side of the fork. “Commencal” is on the side of the downtube, seatstay, and chainguard.
2018 (aluminum and red) — “Commencal” is labeled on the side of the downtube.
2019 (burgundy and sand) — “Commencal” is printed on a label on the bottom side of the downtube, on the side of the fork, and on the chainguard.
2020 (red) — “Ramones” is printed on a label on the side of the fork and seatstay. “Commencal” is on the bottom side of the downtube and on the chainguard.
2021 (lagoon, chrome, white, and black and green) — “Ramones” is printed on a label on the side of the fork and on the seatstay. “Commencal” is printed on a label on the side of the toptube. “Ramones 14 Commencal” is on the chainguard.

CPSC recall notice: Commencal Recalls Ramones 14-Inch Kids Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Brompton issues recall on its e-bikes

Published March 21, 2022

(BRAIN) — Brompton Electric issued a recall Monday on all of its e-bikes to replace the front mudguard stay to increase tire clearance and a more secure latch to prevent excessive battery bag movement that can result in disconnections.

At the end of 2021, Brompton said it began building all e-bikes with those two design upgrades after customer feedback. Since then, it received reports of mudguard issues on some models before the upgrade was fitted, which have resulted in injury.

In some circumstances an object can be trapped between the mudguard stay and tire that can cause the mudguard getting caught on the tire with the wheel being inhibited or stopping suddenly.

Although Brompton said the risk of an accident occurring is "very low," it has started to repair all affected bikes as part of the official recall.

Brompton Electric owners should visit Brompton.com and follow the steps to get the free upgrades.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycle Components notified the Consumer Product Safety Commission that it is expanding the Sirrus model bike recall because of a fall and injury hazard regarding the alloy cranks.

The expanded recall includes Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 and 4.0 bikes for the 2021 and 2022 models. Previously, the recall included the 2019 and 2020 model Sirrus, Sirrus X, and Sirrus Sport. About 19,000 bikes are affected, with 36,000 previously recalled on Sept. 23, 2020, because of crankarms that disengage.

Specialized received 30 reports involving the crank arm disengaging on the model year 2021 or 2022 Sirrus X 3.0 and 4.0 bicycles. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the bikes and contact the nearest authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair. Specialized is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Sirrus or Sirrus X is printed on the toptube and the model name written on the seatstay. The bikes were sold in various colors.

Specific models include:

2019

Sirrus Sport, including EQ and step-through versions
Sirrus X Comp Carbon

2020-2022

Sirrus X 3.0
Sirrus X 4.0

2020

Sirrus 3.0
Sirrus 4.0
Sirrus 5.0

The bikes were sold at authorized Specialized retailers and online from July 2020 through March 2022 for between $850-$1,700 and manufactured in Taiwan.

CPSC recall notice: Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Sirrus Bicycles with Alloy Cranks Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Recalled Specialized Bicycle Components Sirrus X 4.0 Bicycle.

Giant recalling some Giant, Liv models for loosening stem

Published January 13, 2022

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Giant Bicycle has recalled some 2021 Giant and Liv adult bikes because the adjustable stem can loosen and pose a fall and injury hazard.

The recall includes the Giant Cypress DX, Giant Escape 3 Comfort, Liv Flourish FS 1, and Liv Alight 3 Comfort.

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bikes. They should contact Giant and will be instructed to schedule an inspection and free repair at an authorized Giant retailer where it was purchased or any other authorized Giant retailer.

They were sold in metallic black; dark silver; dark red/burgundy; and grayish blue, plum, or sage, depending on the model.

Recalled bikes have a serial number beginning with "P" under the bottom bracket. The model name is printed on the toptube, with Giant on the downtube of the Cypress DX and Escape 3 Comfort. Liv is printed on the downtube of the Alight 3 Comfort. Liv is printed on the chainstay of the Flourish FS 1.

Giant has received 86 reports of the handlebar becoming loose, including three reports of riders falling off the bicycle. The recall involves about 20,800 units and the bikes were sold exclusively at Giant dealers nationwide and online at www.giant-bicycles.com/us or www.liv-cycling.com/us from October 2020 through October 2021 for $590-$690.

More information: CPSC recall notice.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — ABUS is recalling about 790 youth helmets because they do not comply with Consumer Products Safety Commission standards.

The recall involves the ABUS ACM (MountZ) youth medium sized helmets. The recalled helmets were sold in velvet black and polar white colors. "ABUS" is printed on the left side, front and back of the helmets. The model ACM (MountZ),with the manufactured date of March 2020 or October 2020, is printed on a label on the inside of the helmet.

Relevant SKUs:

Velvet Black: ABUS 877353, H2 A5877353, QBP HE 5124
Polar White: ABUS 877377, H2 A5877377, QBP HE 5126

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to ABUS's Recall Administrator, Sedgwick, free of charge, for a full refund. Consumers should contact Sedgwick toll-free at 877-643-8415 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at mobil.abus.com/usa/on-road/Bike-helmets/Voluntary-Recall.

ABUS is offering a full refund of the Minimum Advertised Price of $79.99, plus applicable taxes, and shipping costs, without proof of purchase.

According to ABUS, sample helmets did not comply with the impact attenuation tests required under CPSC's standards for cold and wet conditions in the frontal/crown area.

There are no reported injuries. The helmets were sold at IBDs from April 2020 through October 2021 for about $80. They were made in China, imported by ABUS Mobile Security Inc., of Chicago, and distributed by Highway Two and QBP.

More information: CPSC recall announcement | ABUS recall notice.

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers were issued a stop sale notice by email on Friday involving four models on which the adjustable stems can come loose. Giant is in the process of notifying the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

This stop sale notice applies to the 2021 Flourish FS 1, Cypress DX, Escape 3 Comfort, and Alight 3 Comfort models.

Giant has been advised by one of the two manufacturers of these models that the adjustable stems that it produced did not meet its quality standards. As a result, there is the potential for the handlebar stem to come loose while the bicycle is being ridden. Giant has received one report of the handlebar stem coming loose and causing an accident that did not result in any injuries. There were other instances of the stem being hard to tightened properly.

Giant will replace the stems on all 2021 Flourish FS 1, Cypress DX, Escape 3 Comfort, and Alight 3 Comfort models at the one manufacturing facility. The replacement program does not include any other models or styles of the brand's bicycles or any others made at the second manufacturing facility.

Authorized dealers are requested to immediately identify affected models and contact Giant. Additionally, Giant recommends determining how many customers have purchased these bicycles and contacting the company with this information. Dealers are asked to notify customers who have purchased the affected bicycles.

After the replacement program is announced, Giant will coordinate the swapping of the stems and assist in replacing those on customers' bikes.

The affected models have serial numbers starting with the letter "P," as is shown in the photo below. Models that are not affected have serial numbers starting with the letter "K."

Updated: Specialized officially recalls Tarmac SL7 for steerer tube issue

Published October 13, 2021

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycle Components and the Consumer Product Safety Commission officially recalled Tarmac SL7 bikes and frames on Wednesday due to fall and injury hazards. Dealers were informed about the issue earlier this week.

The fork steerer tube can crack or break after a harsh frontal impact. Specialized received two reports of the steerer tube breaking after impact. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Specialized for a free inspection and repair.

The recall affects about 6,900 units. “Tarmac” is written on the back of the bicycle’s seat tube. There is an integrated cable routing through the headset. “Specialized” or “S-WORKS” are printed on the downtube. The models were sold at authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2020 through August 2021 for between $3,300 and $15,000.

Dealers are replacing the bikes' original expander plug with a new extended expander plug and updating the compression ring to a newer-style two-piece compression ring.

More information: CPSC recall notice | Specialized notice.

Recalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 frameset assembly.
Recalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 in white.
Recalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 in green.
Recalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 in red.
Recalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 in silver.

Rossignol recalling some All Track DH bikes due to fall hazard

Published August 13, 2021

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Rossignol is recalling 2018 and 2019 All Track DH bikes because of a fall hazard. According to the company, a crack can form at the headtube weld, causing the frame to fail.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The 2018 All Track DH models were manufactured in matte black, and the 2019 models in chartreuse green. "All Track DH" is printed on the toptube.

Consumers should contact Rossignol to receive a replacement front triangle, either toll-free at 888-243-6672 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MDT Monday through Friday or by email. Rossignol is contacting all known purchasers to arrange replacement and installation.

The models, manufactured in Taiwan, were sold at Rossignol dealers/rental resorts nationwide from March 2018 through October 2020 for about $3,800.

More information: CPSC recall page

Marin recalls about 3,000 mountain bikes because of bottom bracket concerns

Published August 18, 2021

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Marin Bikes is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall about 2,100 bikes in the U.S. because their bottom bracket spindles can break. Marin also is working with Canadian authorities to recall about 875 bikes that were sold there.

Consumers are being told to stop riding the bikes and contact Marin at 800-222-7557 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Marin will provide consumers with information on receiving a replacement bottom bracket installed.

The recall involves the following model year 2021 Marin Mountain bicycles:

San Quentin 1, San Quentin 20”, San Quentin 24”, Wildcat Trail 1, Wildcat Trail 3, Fairfax 1, Fairfax 2, Terra Linda 1, Terra Linda 2, Presidio 3, Kentfield 2, Kentfield 2 ST, Larkspur 1, Muirwoods RC, San Anselmo DS1, San Anselmo DS2, San Rafael DS1, San Rafael DS2, Hidden Canyon 20” and Bayview Trail 24”. These bicycles were sold in various sizes and color schemes. The model name is printed on the top tube and a “MARIN” decal is on the down tube of the frame.

Marin has received nine reports of broken bottom brackets. No injuries have been reported. The bikes were made in Indonesia; the bottom brackets were made in China.

More information: Marin recall page | CPSC recall notice | Canada recall notice.

Amazon vendor recalling 860 toddler helmets that don't meet CPSC standard

Published September 1, 2021

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — SKE Outdoors Inc., of Katy, Texas, is recalling 860 helmets sold on Amazon.com this year because they do not meet CPSC helmet standards.

Only TurboSke Kids Toddler bike helmets that are size Small are being recalled. The helmets were sold in lime green, mint blue, black, magenta pink, purple and orange colors. "TurboSke" is printed on the front and back of the helmet. The model FX010 is printed on a label on the inside of the helmet.

Consumers are being told to immediately stop using the helmets and return them free of charge to SKE Outdoors for a full refund or free replacement helmet. The company can be contacted at 888-761-2989 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

No injuries or incidents have been reported. The helmets were sold on Amazon.com and other websites from August 2020 through July 2021 for between $14 and $22.

They were manufactured by Dongguan Flying Sports Goods Co. Ltd., of China.

More information: CPSC recall notice.

Wiggle recalls some Vitus kids bikes sold in the US because they don't have coaster brakes

Published September 10, 2021

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Wiggle Ltd. is recalling about 280 Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 kids bikes that the U.K. e-commerce vendor sold in the U.S. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the bikes don't meet U.S. regulations for kids sidewalk bikes because they have handbrakes but no coaster brake.

The bikes were sold on Wiggle.com and ChainReactionCycles.com from January 2017 through April 2021 for about $280 for the VITUS 14 and about $300 for the VITUS 16.

Wiggle Ltd. is contacting all purchasers directly and is providing a free replacement wheel with a coaster brake.

Consumers who bought from Wiggle are told to go to www.wiggle.com and click on "Returns" under customer service for instructions. Consumers who bought from Chain Reaction Cycles are told to go to www.chainreactioncycles.com and click on "Returning an item" under customer service.

This recall involves VITUS 14 and VITUS 16 kids bikes. They were sold in multiple colors. VITUS is printed across the frame.

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

More information: CPSC recall notice | Wiggle Customer Service | Chain Reaction Cycles customer service.

Burley recalls Ballz QR skewers

Published September 10, 2021

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Burley Design is recalling about 3,000 Ballz QR skewers in the U.S. and Canada because they can shear or bend. The skewers are used to connect a Burley Coho XC Cargo Trailer to bikes.

Burley is recalling about 2,935 skewers in the U.S. and about 260 in Canada.

Consumers are being told to contact Burley to receive instructions on how to dispose of the skewer and to receive a free replacement skewer. They can contact Burley at 800-311-5294 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at Burley@burley.com, or online at Burley.com.

This recall involves Ballz QR Skewers with model numbers 960219, 960220, and 960222 that were sold as individual components, and Ballz QR Skewers (SKU 960219) that were included with Coho XC Cargo Trailers (SKU 935101). The Skewer is silver, 5mm in diameter, has spherical knobs at both ends, and has a lever on one end.

Burley Ballz Thru Axles and Nutted Adapters are NOT being recalled. They are safe to use with the Coho XC cargo trailer, Burley said.

Burley has received 21 reports of the skewer failing. No injuries have been reported.

The skewers were sold at REI stores, online at rei.com, burley.com and amazon.com, and through bicycle retailers nationwide from August 2018 through February 2021 for about $30 separately, and included with the Coho XC Cargo Trailer, which sold for $450.

More information: CPSC recall page | Burley recall page | Canada recall page.

Commencal issues recall on some Ramones 14-inch kids bikes