CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Tandem Bicycle
USCPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Tandem Bicycle
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The steerer tube on the front forks can separate, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled bikes were manufactured in 2000 and 2001. These bikes have two handlebars and two seats, which are in a lowered, horizontal riding position. The name "BikeE" appears on both sides of the main frame. The serial numbers for the E2 models are located on the bottom of the frame, between the foot crank and front wheel. The serial numbers appear as follows: BX000000X or T00000, with X representing a letter and 0 representing a number.
Affected Products
BikeE recumbent tandem bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-BikeE-Announce-Recall-of-Recumbent-Tandem-Bicycle |
| Title | CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Tandem Bicycle |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/BikeE-tandem-bike.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled BikeE recumbent tandem bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The steerer tube on the front forks can separate, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | BikeE Corp. has received three reports of steerer tubes beginning to separate; though, no injuries to riders have occurred. |
| Products › Name | BikeE recumbent tandem bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 700 |
| Recall I D | 2041 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm, BikeE, is out of business and cannot be contacted. As the firm is no longer involved with this recall, consumers can take a recalled bicycle to the dealer from which it was purchased, but it is up to the dealer as to whether the repair can be performed, and whether there is a charge. |
| Importers › Name | BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore. |
| Retailers › Name | BikeE authorized dealers sold the bicycles, from March 2000 through October 2001, for about $2,200. |
| Recall Date | 2001-11-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled bikes were manufactured in 2000 and 2001. These bikes have two handlebars and two seats, which are in a lowered, horizontal riding position. The name "BikeE" appears on both sides of the main frame. The serial numbers for the E2 models are located on the bottom of the frame, between the foot crank and front wheel. The serial numbers appear as follows: BX000000X or T00000, with X representing a letter and 0 representing a number. |
| Recall Number | 02039 |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-30T00:00:00 |
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