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BMC Recalls Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard

Name: BMC Recalls Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
Brand: BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland
SKU: CPSC-25177
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 13, 2025Recall ID: 25177Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The bikes and framesets were sold in Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black and Stone Grey colors. The brand BMC is printed on the downtube. Only bicycles and framesets with a V5 fork are affected by the recall and require a replacement fork.

Affected Products

BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/BMC-Recalls-Kaius-01-Bicycles-and-Framesets-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
Title	BMC Recalls Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kaius-1.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled 2023 Kaius 01 ONE (White/Black)
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kaius-2.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled 2023 Kaius 01 TWO (Turquoise/Black)
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kaius-3.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled 2023 Kaius 01 THREE (Saffron/Black)
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kaius-4.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled 2024 Kaius 01 ONE (Peacock Spider)
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kaius-5.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Recalled 2024 Kaius 01 TWO (Carbon Black/Brushed Blue)
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kaius-6.jpg
Images › 6 › Caption	Recalled 2024 Kaius 01 THREE (Purple/White)
Images › 7 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kaius-7.jpg
Images › 7 › Caption	Recalled 2024 Kaius 01 LTD (Peacock Spider)
Images › 8 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kaius-8.jpg
Images › 8 › Caption	Recalled 2026 Kaius 01 THREE (Stone Grey)
Images › 9 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Kaius-9.jpg
Images › 9 › Caption	Recalled 2026 Kaius 01 Frameset (Stone Grey)
Hazards › Name	The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.
Injuries › Name	BMC has received two reports of the V5 fork steerers separating from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,300
Recall I D	10196
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Importers › Name	BMC USA Corporation, of Scotts Valley, California
Retailers › Name	Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide and online from July 2022 through February 2025 for between $4,500 and $12,000.
Recall Date	2025-03-13T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The bikes and framesets were sold in Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black and Stone Grey colors. The brand BMC is printed on the downtube. Only bicycles and framesets with a V5 fork are affected by the recall and require a replacement fork.
Recall Number	25177
Manufacturers › Name	BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/bmc-kaius-01-bicycles-and-framesets-recalled-due-fall-hazard
Consumer Contact	BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at kaius-fork-recall-USA@BMC-Switzerland.com, or online at www.bmc-switzerland.com/pages/platform/kaius-01-voluntary-recall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on "Learn More" under the "Voluntary Recall for Inspection" banner at the top of the webpage.
Last Publish Date	2025-03-13T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Taiwan

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