The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14183·Announced 2014-05-15

BMC Recalls Three Bicycle Models Due to Fork Breakage Hazard

BMC is recalling approximately 160 Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge, and Urbanchallenge bicycles because the carbon forks can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.

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 (fork breakage) that poses a fall hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BMC is recalling approximately 160 Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge, and Urbanchallenge bicycles equipped with full carbon Aprebic bike forks. The recall involves specific models including the Alpenchallenge AC01 105 Tiagra, Alpenchallenge AC01 Rival, Masschallenge MC01 Team, and Urbanchallenge UC01 Alfine 11. The Alpenchallenge and Urbanchallenge models include 2012 and 2013 model years, while the Masschallenge includes the 2012 model year. The bicycles are available in black and yellow or black and red color combinations.

The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect. The affected bicycles were sold at authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2011 to June 2013 for approximately $1,000.

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork. For more information, consumers can contact BMC at (800) 819-4262 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.bmc-racing.com and click on "Service" then the "Recall page" link. Consumers can also email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks
Manufacturer
BMC, of San Diego, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
160

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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