Folding Brompton bicycles recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

December 21, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Brompton Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard

Recall number

18074

Sold / distributed

Specialty bicycle stores and Brompton dealers nationwide from April 2014 through September 2017 for between $1,200 and $3,000

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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