CPSCGeneral Alert
Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Time Sport International Due to Fall Hazard
Published: October 25, 2006Recall ID: 07014Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pedal's bearing cap can fail causing the pedal to come off the bicycle. This poses a fall hazard for riders.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled pedals are black or gray. They are made of composite material and are mounted to either a steel or titanium pedal axle and bearing unit by using a threaded aluminum bearing cap. Pedals that have a gold dot on the underside of the pedal body just inside where the bearing cap is mounted to the pedal body are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Time RXS Titan Carbon, RXS Carbon, RXS and RXE Bicycle Pedals
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Bicycle-Pedals-Recalled-by-Time-Sport-International-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Time Sport International Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f5e355bcd6974e5785acd9346686a1df.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled TIME SPORT RXS-Carbon Bicycle Pedal |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/54d55d65e1184b87b02a96ecacfc0eb6.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled TIME SPORT RXS Bicycle Pedal |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e8e5796b94774759919d9a1d62cfca7f.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled TIME SPORT RXS-Ti-Carbon Bicycle Pedal |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/86c035321e424456bef3e9695a7fe6db.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled TIME SPORT RXE Bicycle Pedal |
| Hazards › Name | The pedal's bearing cap can fail causing the pedal to come off the bicycle. This poses a fall hazard for riders. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received reports of eight incidents in which the pedal came off the bicycle, resulting in minor injuries. |
| Products › Name | Time RXS Titan Carbon, RXS Carbon, RXS and RXE Bicycle Pedals |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,000 |
| Recall I D | 3469 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled pedals immediately and contact TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL to arrange for the pedals to be inspected and, if necessary, receive a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL/ATAC 2001 Inc., of Montecito, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle stores, mail order, and online bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2004 through August 2006 for between $75 and $300. |
| Recall Date | 2006-10-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled pedals are black or gray. They are made of composite material and are mounted to either a steel or titanium pedal axle and bearing unit by using a threaded aluminum bearing cap. Pedals that have a gold dot on the underside of the pedal body just inside where the bearing cap is mounted to the pedal body are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 07014 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL at (800) 240-8051 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.TIMESPORTUSA.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | France |