CPSCGeneral Alert
Bicycles and Framesets Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Manufactured by Open Cycle
Published: March 30, 2023Recall ID: 23168Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Open Cycle-branded bicycles, models U.P. Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar; and all Open Cycle framesets using a Campagnolo hydraulic rear disc brake. They were sold in matte black, blue, gray, orange or a custom color. Only bicycles and framesets with Campagnolo hydraulic brakes and hoses are included in this recall. The "OPEN" logo is located on the top of the downtube and the model name on the top of the top tube, near the seat tube.
Affected Products
Open Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Bicycles-and-Framesets-Recalled-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Open-Cycle |
| Title | Bicycles and Framesets Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Manufactured by Open Cycle |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/open-cycle-up-ekar.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled OPEN Cycle UP Ekar bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/open-cycle-upper-ekar_0.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled OPEN Cycle UPPER Ekar bicycle |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/open-cycle-wide-ekar_1.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled OPEN Cycle WIDE Ekar bicycle |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/open-cycle-mind-ekar_0.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled OPEN Cycle MIND Ekar bicycle |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/open-logo-location_0.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | OPEN logo location |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/model-name_0.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | The model name on the top of the top tube, near the seat tube |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/frameset.png |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Design of recalled frameset |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/frame-port.png |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Recalled frame port insert located inside the frame |
| Hazards › Name | The rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Open Cycle has received two reports of Campagnolo brake hoses becoming damaged. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Open Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar bicycles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 270 |
| Recall I D | 9579 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local bicycle dealer to schedule free installation of the repair kit. The repair kit includes a hydraulic brake hose/line, and a new frame insert for the rear brake hose and rear shift cable. |
| Importers › Name | Messingschlager USA LLC., dba Cycle Force, of Ames, Iowa |
| Retailers › Name | Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.opencycle.com from November 2021 through February 2023 for between $5,000 and $8,300. |
| Recall Date | 2023-03-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Open Cycle-branded bicycles, models U.P. Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar; and all Open Cycle framesets using a Campagnolo hydraulic rear disc brake. They were sold in matte black, blue, gray, orange or a custom color. Only bicycles and framesets with Campagnolo hydraulic brakes and hoses are included in this recall. The "OPEN" logo is located on the top of the downtube and the model name on the top of the top tube, near the seat tube. |
| Recall Number | 23168 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Open Cycle AG, of Switzerland |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Cycle Force toll-free at 877-245-3243 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, email at recall@opencycle.com or online at http://www.opencycle.com/recalls/campagnolohydraulicbrake or http://opencycle.com and click on Support then "Recalls & Safety" located at the top of the page. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-03-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | N/A |