September Bicycle Recalls Top 100,000
Whether it is on the road or the trail, bicyclists in New York need to know about two big recalls affecting the current market. In a September 22 release by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 100,000 bicycles have been recalled by two companies: the largest recall was for Bridgeway International, Inc. and the other for bike giant Specialized Bicycle Components.
Naples, Florida-based company Bridgeway recalled approximately 91,000 bikes due to a faulty chain that can split, potentially resulting in a loss of steering control that can lead to a crash. The bike maker has received eleven reports of accidents, according to the CPSC, with nine resulting in injuries detailed as “lacerations and bruises.” The bikes were made in China.
For Morgan Hill, California’s Specialized, the recall consisted of around 14,200 bikes. The problem was the result of a faulty “carbon fork” piece manufactured by a Taiwanese company named Advance Group. The flaw becomes dangerous when part of the fork dislodges, which can cause it to make contact with the wheel spokes while they are rotating, creating a hazardous fall scenario. At present, Specialized has reported two accounts of accidents, according to CPSC, though there haven’t been any injuries reported.
CPSC has ordered consumers to stop using the bikes immediately and contact each company directly for instructions regarding repair or refund. Unfortunately, problems with dangerous products don’t end once they’re recalled because it takes significant time for the news to reach the greater customer base, and often it doesn’t reach everyone. Have you been injured in a bicycle accident that you believe was the fault of manufacturing defects? Contact the New York dangerous product lawyers with Wingate, Rusotti & Shapiro, LLP. Call 212-986-7353 for a free case review today.
