The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08354·Announced 2008-08-05

Look Cycle KéO Pedals Recalled Due to Axle Breakage and Fall Risk

Look Cycle is recalling KéO bicycle pedals because the steel axle can break, causing cyclists to fall. About 80,000 units were sold nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect causing falls and reported injuries (scrapes, cuts, contusions, knee injury), which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported but no severe injuries or fatalities are noted.

Plain-English summary

Look Cycle USA is recalling approximately 80,000 KéO bicycle pedals (40,000 pairs) because the steel axle inside the pedal can break. This defect poses a fall hazard to cyclists. The affected models include KéO Classic, KéO Sprint, KéO HM, and KéO Carbon, with date codes between January 2004 and December 2005. "Ti" pedals are not included in this recall.

The pedals were sold separately from bicycles at specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2004 through July 2007 for between $100 and $500. Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents involving broken pedals, including 7 injuries resulting in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals. They should return them to any authorized Look Cycle dealer or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair. For additional information, consumers can call Look Cycle USA toll-free at (866) 430-5665, visit www.lookcycle-usa.com, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
KéO Bicycle Pedals
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
80,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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