Breezer Downtown Bicycles recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 11, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Breezer Recalls Downtown Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Pedals Can Come Off

Recall number

15211

Sold / distributed

Authorized Breezer Bicycles dealers nationwide from July 2014 through May 2015 for about $450 to $650.

Why it was recalled

The bicycle pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Breezer Bicycles models Downtown 3, Downtown 3-ST, Downtown 8, Downtown 8-ST, Downtown EX and Downtown EX-ST. The main frame is made of steel and has either a single or dual water bottle mount, and the wheel sets are aluminum. The bicycles come in eight different sizes and a variety of gloss colors, including candy apple, chartreuse, chocolate, dark blue, dark green, shale and slate. The model is printed on the top tube of the bicycle.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return then to a Breezer dealer for a free pedal replacement.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.