FSA Crank Sets Recalled

Yesterday, Health Canada announced the recall of certain FSA crank sets that came as original equipment on some models of Cannondale bicycles.  According to the Recall Notice, the FSA Gossamer BB30 crank sets have fixing bolts and crank arms on the non-drive side that can crack under certain conditions, "posing a fall or crash hazard to riders."  FSA "received 11 reports of incidents in the U.S., including 2 reports of injuries."

Click here to learn more and to contact FSA about obtaining a replacement.

Salsa Handlebar Stems Recalled

This morning Salsa Cycles and the U.S. Product Safety Commission announced the recall of Salsa after market handlebar stems.  Both threadless and quill stems, which sold for about $65 from April through October 2010, are the subject of the recall.  The Commission reports that the stems can crack or break, "posing a fall hazard to the rider."  Click here for more information.

Safety Commission Announces Recall of Niner Bike Frame Due to Welding Defect

Niner Bikes of North Hollywood, California and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced yesterday the recall of the company's "Jet 9" full suspension, aluminum mountain bike frame. "A welding deficiency can cause the bicycle frames to crack along the welds of the front triangle of the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash," according to the Commission. If you own one of these bikes stop using it and contact Niner Bikes about replacement options. Click here to read the complete recall release.

Recall of 3T Aerobars

The U.S. Product Safety Commission and 3T have announced the recall of Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars. There have been complaints that the rubber grips at the ends of the bars can slip off, causing a fall hazard. According to the Commission's recall notice, "Two incidents were reported to 3T involving adults with minor abrasions." Meh. Doesn't sound too scary, but if you spend $1,200 on a set of handlebars I suppose that sort of thing ought not happen. If you have these bars on your bike contact 3T for a fix kit.

Recall of Kids' Bicycle Bell

On Thursday the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Do It Best Corp., of Fort Wayne, Indiana announced the recall of certain kids' bicycle bells. The bells, sold for a buck, apparently contain dangerous amounts of lead. Here is a link to the recall notice.

Safety Commission Orders Recall of Electra Bicycles and Schwalbe Tires

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced recalls of Schwalbe brand bicycle tires and Electra bicycles. The Commission recommended that consumers immediately stop using Schwalbe Ultremo R Bicycle Tires because tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture. The tires were sold at bike stores and online between April and May 2009 for about $75. The Commission also recommended that consumers stop riding 2009 Electra bicycles with front trays or baskets. The company that makes these bikes has received fifteen reports of the front tray or basket coming loose and contacting the front tire during use, creating a fall hazard.