Recalls / 2025-03-13

BMC Recalls Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard

25177 · Recalled 2025-03-13 · CPSC page

Recalled 2023 Kaius 01 ONE (White/Black)

Description

This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The bikes and framesets were sold in Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black and Stone Grey colors. The brand BMC is printed on the downtube. Only bicycles and framesets with a V5 fork are affected by the recall and require a replacement fork.

Hazards

The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

BMC has received two reports of the V5 fork steerers separating from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets		About 1,300

Parties

Manufacturer: BMC Switzerland AG
Importer: BMC USA Corporation, of Scotts Valley, California
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide, online, 500, $12, 000.

Consumer contact

BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at kaius-fork-recall-USA@BMC-Switzerland.com, or online at www.bmc-switzerland.com/pages/platform/kaius-01-voluntary-recall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on "Learn More" under the "Voluntary Recall for Inspection" banner at the top of the webpage.

More images

Recalled 2023 Kaius 01 TWO (Turquoise/Black)

Recalled 2023 Kaius 01 THREE (Saffron/Black)

Recalled 2024 Kaius 01 ONE (Peacock Spider)

Recalled 2024 Kaius 01 TWO (Carbon Black/Brushed Blue)

Recalled 2024 Kaius 01 THREE (Purple/White)

Recalled 2024 Kaius 01 LTD (Peacock Spider)

Recalled 2026 Kaius 01 THREE (Stone Grey)

Recalled 2026 Kaius 01 Frameset (Stone Grey)

Source: CPSC recall 25177. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.