Someone was left quadriplegic and the skewers are generic so may be on a lot of other low range bikescobba wrote:Not mentioned on the recalls website yet but Trek seem to be having a worldwide recall on certain front QR skewers.
http://www.trekbikes.com/au/en/support/ ... d_recalls/
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/artic ... all-44144/
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Postby redsonic » Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:57 am
My thought was that because the problem skewer was fitted onto relatively low end bikes, the end user was less likely to be knowledgeable. Agreed that much of the responsibility lies with the user, but it seems that the potential for serious injury is huge here.Duck! wrote:That's actually a really stupid one. How about people taking responsibility for ensuring their equipment is fitted correctly.
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You could also think of what could happen if it got knocked open.Duck! wrote:That's not a fault of the product, that's the fault of An Idiot.
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waiting to ctach on something laugh. They're a bit of a mystery to many people i gather.
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http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Thi ... ase-Lever/
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Postby billygoatgruff » Sat Oct 03, 2015 12:36 am
redsonic, you have eerily accurate powers of deduction:redsonic wrote:Someone was left quadriplegic and the skewers are generic so may be on a lot of other low range bikescobba wrote:Not mentioned on the recalls website yet but Trek seem to be having a worldwide recall on certain front QR skewers.
http://www.trekbikes.com/au/en/support/ ... d_recalls/
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/artic ... all-44144/
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Thi ... ase-Lever/
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Postby Mulger bill » Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:22 pm
THrough axle or boltup? You're fine. This relates only to QR fitted front hubs owned by people who can't use QRs.AlexHuggs wrote:Interesting. I have a Trek with disc brakes but it doesn't have QR skewers. Wonder if that's a response? Although it is last season's model.
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Postby AUbicycles » Mon May 09, 2016 9:03 am
Source: https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/inde ... Id/1086622
Identifying features
623013020
623013021
623013022
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623013025
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623013027
623013028
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What are the defects?
The frame was potentially manufactured with an incorrect set of linkage parts for the suspension.
What are the hazards?
If incorrect parts are fitted, the swing arm can collide with the seat tube, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
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Identifying features
241421 Bike Addict Team Issue (TW)
241425 Bike Addict 20 (TW)
241438 Bike Solace 10 disc (TW)
241999 Frame set Solace 10 disc (HMF) mech/Di2
242001 Frame set Addict CX 10 disc (HMX) mech/Di2
What are the defects?
The seatpost may break.
What are the hazards?
If the seatpost breaks during use, it poses a fall hazard to the rider.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
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Re: Bicycle recalls
Postby AUbicycles » Tue Aug 16, 2016 1:31 pm
Issue
This recall is a result of reports of some 2010-2012 Cannondale Bad Boy and Bad Girl bicycles developing fatigue cracks
where the axle meets the fork leg. Fatigue cracks grow with use and can result in a broken axle. There is a risk that the axle
may separate from the fork leg, with risk of an accident or injury.
Year SKU Model
2011 1BS1 Bike 11 Bad Boy Solo Headshok
2011 1BS4 Bike 11 Bad Boy Solo Rigid Deore
2012 2BS1 Bike 12 Bad Boy Solo Headshok
2012 2BS5 Bike 12 Bad Boy Solo Rigid 5
2012 2BWS Bike 12 Bad Girl 1
2013 C13BB1 Bad Boy 1 Headshok
2013 C13BB5 Bad Boy 5 Rigid
2013 C13BWS1 Bad Girl 1
Supplier (International)
Cycling Sports Group. Inc.
Australian Wholesaler
MONZA IMPORTS AUSTRALIA
More details:
http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/ ... -2010-2012
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2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles
Postby AUbicycles » Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:23 pm
This recall involves 2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles. About 1,000 units were sold in black, white, red and black, white and black and green and blue color combinations.
Distribution outside the US
According to Specialized the recalled S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias were distributed via Specialized retailers from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $6,200 (5,600 euro) and $12,900 (11,700 euro). The recall doesn’t mentioned if and how units of these recalled bike were distributed outside the US.
The problem can be solved easily with the installation of a new rear derailleur hanger. Therefore consumers are summoned to stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Specialized retailer.
source: Bike EU
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Specialized MY16 Venge ViAS Rim Brake Frames
Postby AUbicycles » Tue Oct 18, 2016 3:27 pm
Issue
The rear wheel may come out of the rear dropouts.
If this was to occur, there is a risk of injury as a rider may lose control and fall.
Year SKU Model
The Model Year 2016 Venge ViAS bicycles are Specialized-branded high end, high performance composite racing bicycles.
Australian Wholesaler
Specialized Australia Pty Limited
Time Frame (sale)
1 June 2015 - 12 October 2016
Action
Consumers should stop using the affected frames immediately and return them to their nearest Authorized Specialized Retailer for free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection.
For any queries or concerns please contact Customer Support on 1800 499 330.
More details:
http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/ ... ake-frames
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Re: Bicycle recalls
Postby MichaelB » Wed Oct 19, 2016 1:13 pm
eeeek !!! Forum post copied across directly
Sacke wrote:Apparently the Venge Vias can disintegrate "spontaneously" , and Specialized has issued a stop sales and recover any rim brake Vias statement.
Fortunately, there may not be that many to recover. The hate is strong.
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https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall ... eeder-20-d
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Re: Bicycle recalls
Postby find_bruce » Sat Mar 04, 2017 8:20 am
Recall - Giant Bicycle Co. Pty Ltd
It seems he recall was in January but only being picked up in the news now
Giant mountain bikes recalled because of handlebar width
Tell me again how wide handlebars are a safety hazard on a MTN bike? How is that anything is going to be trapped because there is no chain guard when the bike has a rear derailleur.
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Re: Bicycle recalls
Postby Zippy7 » Sun Mar 05, 2017 1:03 pm
Trek has a recall going on - at least they're upfront about dodgy spokes and doing the right thing by the customer.
http://trek.scene7.com/is/content/TrekB ... -GB-AU.pdf
I forgot to add - they've also done MORE than the minimum fix, and added a bonus coupon for redemption.A limited number of model year 2015, 2016 and 2017 Trek bicycles were made with a wheel set that exhibits a higher rate of spoke breakage. On the front wheel of the bicycle, a broken spoke could engage with the brake calliper, causing the bicycle to stop suddenly, resulting in a serious accident.
Your safety is very important to us. Therefore, Trek will replace the wheels on an affected bicycle, or an affected after-market wheel, free of charge. This letter contains important information regarding what to do next if you think you may have purchased one of these bicycles or an after-market wheel.
[quote]In addition, when your recalled product has been repaired, Trek will give you a coupon worth 120 AUD to use towards any Trek or Bontrager merchandise. The coupon is valid until 31 December 2017 and has no cash value. If you have any questions, please contact your Trek retailer.[/quote]
So if anyone is flogging a voucher, you know it didn't cost them anything...
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Re: Bicycle recalls
Postby celeste boy » Tue Apr 11, 2017 12:57 pm
The recommendation is to dismantle the front forks and inspect the 'neck' of the forks. This applies to bikes that have a spacer on top which is longer than 5mm.
I only saw this as a result of looking at the Bowral Classic site of which Bianchi is a sponsor.
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