BMC Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 18-197 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 1, 2018
- Brand
- BMC
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Timemachine 01 bicycles
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 430
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 1, 2018
What was recalled
This recall involves all model year 2017 and 2018 Timemachine 01 bicycles and model year 2018 Timemachine 01 framesets. The product is a road bike for triathlons and time trials. BMC is printed on the downtube. Timemachine 01 is printed in glossy black letters on the flat black top tube. The bikes were sold in red, yellow and black. Model Year Model Description 2018 Timemachine 01 ONE 2018 Timemachine 01 TWO 2018 Timemachine 01 THREE 2018 Timemachine 01 Frameset 2017 Timemachine 01 Red e-tap 2017 Timemachine 01 Ultegra Di2
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Timemachine 01 bicycles · About 430 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from September 2016 through June 2018 for between $7,000 and $13,000.; BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland; BMC USA Corp., of San Diego, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received four reports of fall incidents in the U.S., including one report of a broken finger.
Consumer contact
BMC toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at timemachine01_us@bmc-switzerland.com or online at https://www.bmc-switzerland.com and click on the recall on the home page 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?
Timemachine 01 bicycles (About 430 units). This recall involves all model year 2017 and 2018 Timemachine 01 bicycles and model year 2018 Timemachine 01 framesets.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bikes and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, a free replacement fork. Until the replacement forks are available in September/October 2018, the firm is providing consumers with a free 23C replacement tire, if needed, to ensure adequate clearance.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 1, 2018. 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.