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Brompton Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard

Recall 18-074 · December 21, 2017 · Brompton Bicycle

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for free installation of a new bottom bracket cartridge.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-074 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 21, 2017
Brand
Brompton Bicycle
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Folding Brompton bicycles
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 8,400 (In addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Great Britain
Last updated by CPSC
December 21, 2017

What was recalled

This recall involves Folding Brompton bicycles with "Brompton" printed on the bicycle's frame. Only bicycles with serial numbers 1403284144 to 1705150001 (manufactured from April 2014 through May 2017) are included in the recall. The serial number is printed on a curved plate or sticker, applied to the rear of the seat tube. If the barcode sticker on the bike is faded or rubbed off, submit the six digit frame number stamped into the metal plate behind the bottom bracket and seat tube via email to support@brompton.com to receive the correlating serial number.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Folding Brompton bicycles · About 8,400 (In addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Specialty bicycle stores and Brompton dealers nationwide from April 2014 through September 2017 for between $1,200 and $3,000; Brompton Bicyle Inc., of Brooklyn, New York.

Consumer contact

Brompton at 800-578-6785 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.brompton.com and click on Voluntary recall for more information.

Recall history and context

Brompton Bicycle appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Brompton Bicycle 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?

Folding Brompton bicycles (About 8,400 (In addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Folding Brompton bicycles with "Brompton" printed on the bicycle's frame.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for free installation of a new bottom bracket cartridge.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 21, 2017. 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.