Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and framesets recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

December 19, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

BMC Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

20042

Brand / firm

BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland

Sold / distributed

Authorized BMC bicycle dealers and bicycle stores nationwide from July 2017 through October 2019 for between $4,500 and $12,500.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

This recall involves all model year 2018 and 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and framesets. The product is a performance road bike. BMC is printed on the downtube. The bikes and framesets were sold in red, green, grey, graphite, blue and aqua green. Recalled models contain serial numbers starting with 8R17 and 8R18, followed by one letter and a four-digit code, which is printed on the underside of the bottom bracket of the bicycle. Only bicycles and framesets with a FK6 fork require a replacement fork, which will be confirmed by BMC authorized dealers during the free inspection. Model Year Model Name 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Team 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC One 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Two 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Team Red 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Carbon Green 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Carbon Gray 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Edition AXS (also called Ltd.) 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC One 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Two 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Three 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Four 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Race Grey 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Steel Blue 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Team Red 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Aqua Green 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Stealth (with Sticker Set)

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and free replacement fork.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.