Recalls / 2012-04-05

Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

12145 · Recalled 2012-04-05 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com" is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal "badge" at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The "Apple" model, which has no badge, is also included. The word "Wellgo" is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall.

Hazards

The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Reported injuries

Public Bikes has received 24 reports of pedals cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.

Products

Name	Model	Units
2010 through 2012 Model Year Bicycles		About 4,100

Parties

Manufacturer: Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals)
Importer: Public Bikes Inc. of San Francisco
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Public Bikes & Gear in San Francisco, other Public Bikes dealers in 16 states nationwide, publicbikes.com, 250.

Consumer contact

For additional information, please contact Public Bikes toll-free at (855) 840-1400 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.publicbikes.com

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Source: CPSC recall 12145. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.