Recalls / 2008-08-05

Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall

08354 · Recalled 2008-08-05 · CPSC page

Recalled KéO Classic, Spring and Carbon Pedals

Description

The recalled bicycle pedals were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KéO Classic, KéO Sprint, KéO HM and KéO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal. Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the KéO Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the KéO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005. "Ti" pedals are not included in this recall.

Hazards

The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.

Reported injuries

Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents with broken pedals, including 7 injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to any authorized Look Cycle dealer, or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
KéO Bicycle Pedals		About 80,000 (40,000 pairs)

Parties

Distributor: Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif.
Made in: France
Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide, $500.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Look Cycle USA toll-free at (866) 430-5665 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.lookcycle-usa.com, or email the firm at KeoUpgrade@lookcycle-usa.com

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Source: CPSC recall 08354. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.