CPSCGeneral Alert
Brompton Bicycle Recalls Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Published: August 1, 2024Recall ID: 24332Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of alignment between the handlebar and front wheel, due to insufficient torquing of steerer clamp bolts, can cause the rider to lose control of the steering, posing a fall hazard
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Brompton foldable T-Line Bike. The product is 25.4" H x 23.6" W x 12.6" D when folded. The bike has the word "Brompton" printed on the center tube of the frame, and a label providing the frame number and serial number on the back of the vertical seat tube. The label also has a distinctive "T" logo distinguishing this model from others. The bike was sold in Blasted Titanium color.
Affected Products
Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Brompton-Bicycle-Recalls-Brompton-T-Line-Foldable-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Brompton Bicycle Recalls Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Brompton-T-Line.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Brompton-T-Line-folded.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Brompton T-Line Foldable Bike in Folded Position |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Brompton-T-Line-logo.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | T-Line Logo on Label of Recalled T-Line Foldable Bike |
| Hazards › Name | A loss of alignment between the handlebar and front wheel, due to insufficient torquing of steerer clamp bolts, can cause the rider to lose control of the steering, posing a fall hazard |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 13 reports of incidents of steering misalignment or loss of steering control worldwide. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,080 (In addition, about 31 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 10027 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair to tighten the steerer clamp bolts on the handlebar stem. Brompton is contacting all registered owners and dealers directly. |
| Importers › Name | Brompton Bicycle Inc., of Brooklyn, New York |
| Retailers › Name | Independent bike dealers and Brompton Junction Stores nationwide, and online at us.brompton.com from February 2024 through June 2024 for between $5,225 and $5,500. |
| Recall Date | 2024-08-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Brompton foldable T-Line Bike. The product is 25.4" H x 23.6" W x 12.6" D when folded. The bike has the word "Brompton" printed on the center tube of the frame, and a label providing the frame number and serial number on the back of the vertical seat tube. The label also has a distinctive "T" logo distinguishing this model from others. The bike was sold in Blasted Titanium color. |
| Recall Number | 24332 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/brompton-t-line-bike-recalled-due-fall-hazard |
| Consumer Contact | Brompton Bicycle Inc. toll-free at 833-507-7975 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support@brompton.co.uk, or online at us.brompton.com/legal/t-line-recall or go to https://us.brompton.com and click on "Recall" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United Kingdom |