BMC Recalls Three Models of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 14-183 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 15, 2014
- Brand
- BMC
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-oversCrashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 160
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 9, 2015
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks · About 160 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2011 to June 2013 for about $1,000.; BMC, of San Diego, Calif..
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.
Recall history and context
BMC appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all BMC recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks (About 160 units). The recall involves certain models of Alpenchallenge, Urbanchallenge and Masschallenge bicycles equipped with full carbon Aprebic bike forks model ACC-A704DN50B.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 9, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.