CPSCGeneral Alert
VanMoof Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Impact Hazards
Published: May 15, 2017Recall ID: 17152Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The front fender bolts do not break when an object gets stuck between the front tire and the front fender/mud guard, posing fall and impact hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves VanMoof B-Series and S-Series commuter-style bicycles manufactured between 2014 and 2016. All S series bikes have a grey anodized frame and all B series bikes have a white powder coated frame. There are - for both Series 3 frame types - a straight frame, a straight frame with an integrated chain lock, and a dropdown frame. B-Series and S-Series serial numbers are stamped on the bottom bracket of the bicycle between the pedals on the bottom of the bicycle.
Affected Products
VanMoof B and S series bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/VanMoof-Recalls-Bicycles |
| Title | VanMoof Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Impact Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/VanMoof1 B-series city bicycles 3 speed diamond frame with integrated lock.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | VanMoof B-series city bicycles: 3 speed diamond frame with integrated lock |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/VanMoof2 B-series city bicycles 3 speed diamond frame without integrated lock.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | VanMoof B-series city bicycles: 3 speed diamond frame without integrated lock |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/VanMoof3 B-series city bicycles 3 speed Step through frame without integrated lock.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | VanMoof B-series city bicycles: 3 speed Step through frame without integrated lock |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/VanMoof4 S-series city bicycles 8 speed diamond frame without integrated lock.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | VanMoof S-series city bicycles: 8 speed diamond frame without integrated lock |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/VanMoof5 S-series city bicycles 8 speed diamond frame with integrated lock.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | VanMoof S-series city bicycles: 8 speed diamond frame with integrated lock |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/VanMoof6 S-series city bicycles 8 speed step through frame without integrated lock.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | VanMoof S-series city bicycles 8 speed step through frame without integrated lock |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/VanMoof7 Serial Number location bottom bracket of bicycle.png |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Serial Number location bottom bracket of bicycle |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/VanMoof8 Serial Number location bottom bracket with reference to the bicycle.png |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Serial Number location bottom bracket with reference to the bicycle |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/VanMoof9 Plastic fender bolt.png |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Plastic Fender bolt |
| Hazards › Name | The front fender bolts do not break when an object gets stuck between the front tire and the front fender/mud guard, posing fall and impact hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of riders injured when road objects created an obstruction between the bike fender and the front wheel. In both instances, the fender remained intact, because the stainless steel fender bolts did not break off. One instance resulted in bruises, scratches and a broken arm. In the second instance, the rider suffered a concussion. |
| Products › Name | VanMoof B and S series bicycles |
| Products › Number Of Units | 375 |
| Recall I D | 8053 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact VanMoof to receive free replacement nylon bolts for the front fender and installation instruction The repair can be completed by the consumer without assistance. |
| Importers › Name | VanMoof USA Inc, of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Aika Trading, Calhoun Cycle, Orange Pedal, The Garage OTR, Seattle E-bike and other bicycle stores nationwide and online from January 2014 through December 2016 for about $800. |
| Recall Date | 2017-05-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves VanMoof B-Series and S-Series commuter-style bicycles manufactured between 2014 and 2016. All S series bikes have a grey anodized frame and all B series bikes have a white powder coated frame. There are - for both Series 3 frame types - a straight frame, a straight frame with an integrated chain lock, and a dropdown frame. B-Series and S-Series serial numbers are stamped on the bottom bracket of the bicycle between the pedals on the bottom of the bicycle. |
| Distributors › Name | 404 Park Partners LP, of New York |
| Recall Number | 17152 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | VanMoof toll-free at 855-623-6673.from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email fenderbolt@vanmoof.com, or online at www.vanmoof.com or support.vanmoof.com on the top-right of the homepage of the website next to the language menu. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-05-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |