Electric bicycles recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

March 23, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Haibike Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

17114

Sold / distributed

Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2014 through February 2017 for about $4,000.

Why it was recalled

The fork on the front wheel of the bicycles can rupture or break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

What was recalled

This recall involves Haibike XDURO Urban, Race and Superrace models of electric bicycles. The recalled bicycles have an aluminum frame, hydraulic disc brakes, and a lithium battery. The recalled bicycles have a letter/number combination ('HAERA' followed by at least three numbers and characters) printed on the front of the frame. Remove the battery to locate the letter/number combination on the frame. The following models are included in the recall. Model Model Year Color Letter/Number Haibike XDURO Urban 2014, 2015 Gray 'HAERA' followed by three numbers and characters Haibike XDURO Urban RC 2016 Gray Haibike XDURO Race 2014, 2015 Black Haibike XDURO Superrace 2014, 2015 Black Haibike XDURO Race S RX 2016 Gray Haibike XDURO Urban S RX 2016 White

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Accell North America for a free repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.