Recalls / 2017-12-21

Brompton Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard

18074 · Recalled 2017-12-21 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Folding Brompton bicycles with "Brompton" printed on the bicycle's frame. Only bicycles with serial numbers 1403284144 to 1705150001 (manufactured from April 2014 through May 2017) are included in the recall. The serial number is printed on a curved plate or sticker, applied to the rear of the seat tube. If the barcode sticker on the bike is faded or rubbed off, submit the six digit frame number stamped into the metal plate behind the bottom bracket and seat tube via email to support@brompton.com to receive the correlating serial number.

Hazards

The bicycle's bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for free installation of a new bottom bracket cartridge.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Folding Brompton bicycles		About 8,400 (In addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Brompton Bicyle Inc., of Brooklyn, New York
Made in: Great Britain
Sold at: Specialty bicycle stores, Brompton dealers nationwide, 200, 000

Consumer contact

Brompton at 800-578-6785 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.brompton.com and click on Voluntary recall for more information.

More images

Metal plate featuring 6 digit frame number

Source: CPSC recall 18074. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.