Bike Accident Hazard Prompts Campus Cruiser Recall
A bicycle recall has been issued by Campus Cruisers, LLC, due to front forks that can crack and fail, posing a bike accident risk, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Injuries Prompt Defective Felt Bike Recall
A Felt brand bicycle recall has resulted from seven reports of bikes breaking and reports of minor injuries to cyclists including bumps and bruises, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
More than 2,000 Felt road bikes are being recalled by Felt Bicycles of Irvine, California because a potentially defective fork steer tube can break and cause the rider to lose control, therefore increasing the risk of a bike accident injury. The recalled Felt road bikes are 2009 models and include B12, B16 and S32 models. The recalled bicycles were sold at bike shops nationwide between October 2008 and May 2010. Owners should NOT ride the recalled bikes and take them to their Felt Bicycle dealer for free inspections and repairs.
Felt Bicycle Recall: Product Description
- 2009 B12 – These bicycles are gloss silver/carbon and have carbon fiber frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes.
- 2009 B16 – These bicycles are matte black/red and have carbon fiber frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes.
- 2009 S32 – These bicycles are available in gloss white/red and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes.
Civia Bike Accidents Prompt Recall
A Civia bike recall has been issued due to accidents and injuries associated with defective bike parts, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Bloomington, Minnesota-based Civia Cycles is aware of two reports of bike parts cracking and one instance of the bike part breaking, which caused injury to the cyclist, including cuts on the face and bruised ribs.
Bike Handle Recall After Injuries Reported due to Defect
A Ventus Bicycle Aerobar handle bar recall due to a fall and bike accident hazard has been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The rubber hand grips on these specific types of handle bars, known as aerobars, can become loose, posing a fall risk to the bike rider. The handlebar manufacturer, 3T Cycling Srl, of Italy, is aware of two incidents of adult bike injuries involving minor abrasions.
