Brompton Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Brompton-Bicycle-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-To-Fall-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product:  Folding Brompton bicycles

Hazard:  The bicycle's  bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Replace

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

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 Details

Units: About 8,400 (In addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)

Description:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:  None reported

Sold At: Specialty bicycle stores and Brompton dealers  nationwide from April 2014 through September 2017 for between $1,200 and $3,000

Importer:  Brompton Bicycle Inc., of Brooklyn, New York

Manufactured in:  Great Britain 

In Conjunction With:Canada

Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/65474r-eng.php

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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