CPSCGeneral Alert
Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall
Published: August 5, 2008Recall ID: 08354Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled bicycle pedals were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KéO Classic, KéO Sprint, KéO HM and KéO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal. Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the KéO Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the KéO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005. "Ti" pedals are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
KéO Bicycle Pedals
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/cycle-Pedals-Recalled-by-Look-Cycle-Pedals-Can-Break-Causing-Cyclists-to-Fall |
| Title | Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e3503d07e15046ca82cc7c9e8b75a939.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled KéO Classic, Spring and Carbon Pedals |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ed88568273a04e4abbda53e33d57388e.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled KéO HM Pedal |
| Hazards › Name | The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists. |
| Injuries › Name | Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents with broken pedals, including 7 injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury. |
| Products › Name | KéO Bicycle Pedals |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80,000 (40,000 pairs) |
| Recall I D | 4393 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to any authorized Look Cycle dealer, or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2004 through July 2007 for between $100 and $500. |
| Recall Date | 2008-08-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled bicycle pedals were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KéO Classic, KéO Sprint, KéO HM and KéO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal. Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the KéO Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the KéO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005. "Ti" pedals are not included in this recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 08354 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Look Cycle USA toll-free at (866) 430-5665 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.lookcycle-usa.com, or email the firm at KeoUpgrade@lookcycle-usa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | France |