Brompton Bicycle Recalls Foldable Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
USBrompton Bicycle Recalls Foldable Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The mudguard is positioned too close to the front wheel which can cause the wheel to lock up leading to sudden deceleration of the bike if an object gets caught between the mudguard and front tire, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Brompton foldable electric bicycles with 16-inch wheels, sold in black, white, bolt lacquer, Turkish green, and white/gold colors. "Brompton" is printed on the center tube of the bike's frame. Recalled models include the Brompton Electric M2L, H2L, M6L, and H6L which are printed on the bicycles name plate, which is affixed to the bottom of the seat-post facing rearwards.
Affected Products
Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Brompton-Bicycle-Recalls-Foldable-Electric-Bicycles-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards |
| Title | Brompton Bicycle Recalls Foldable Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic1_74.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic2_60.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic3_43.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The mudguard is positioned too close to the front wheel which can cause the wheel to lock up leading to sudden deceleration of the bike if an object gets caught between the mudguard and front tire, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 10 reports of faulty mudguards causing the bikes to crash, resulting in nine reports of injuries, including head and facial impact, broken bones, shoulder dislocation, bruising, and chipped teeth and two reports of hospitalizations. |
| Products › Name | Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,230 (In addition, about 110 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 9322 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for a free repair, which replaces the front mudguard stay and flap and increases the clearance between the mudguard and tire. |
| Importers › Name | Brompton Bicycle Inc., of Brooklyn, New York |
| Retailers › Name | Brompton bicycle retailers, online at https://us.brompton.com/, and on Brompton retailers' websites from May 2019 through March 2022 for between $3,500 and $3,800. |
| Recall Date | 2022-06-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Brompton foldable electric bicycles with 16-inch wheels, sold in black, white, bolt lacquer, Turkish green, and white/gold colors. "Brompton" is printed on the center tube of the bike's frame. Recalled models include the Brompton Electric M2L, H2L, M6L, and H6L which are printed on the bicycles name plate, which is affixed to the bottom of the seat-post facing rearwards. |
| Recall Number | 22155 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en |
| Consumer Contact | Brompton at 800-578-6785 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday to Friday, Email Support@Brompton.com, online at https://us.brompton.com/recall or https://us.brompton.com/ and click on Brompton Electric Recall notice for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2022-06-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United Kingdom |
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