The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·17152·Announced 2017-05-15

VanMoof Recalls B and S Series Bicycles Due to Fender Bolt Hazard

VanMoof is recalling B and S series bicycles because front fender bolts may not break during obstructions, posing fall and impact hazards.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, including a broken arm and a concussion, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (score 4) involving significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

VanMoof USA Inc. is recalling approximately 375 B-Series and S-Series commuter-style bicycles manufactured between 2014 and 2016. The recall involves a defect where the stainless steel front fender bolts do not break when an object gets stuck between the front tire and the front fender or mud guard. This failure can cause the fender to remain intact during an obstruction, posing fall and impact hazards to the rider.

The company has received two reports of riders injured when road objects created an obstruction between the bike fender and the front wheel. In both instances, the fender remained intact because the bolts did not break. One incident resulted in bruises, scratches, and a broken arm, while the second incident resulted in a concussion.

The affected bicycles were sold nationwide and online from January 2014 through December 2016 for about $800. Retailers included Aika Trading, Calhoun Cycle, Orange Pedal, The Garage OTR, Seattle E-bike, and other bicycle stores. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact VanMoof to receive free replacement nylon bolts for the front fender and installation instructions. The repair can be completed by the consumer without assistance.

The recalled product

Product
VanMoof B and S series bicycles
Manufacturer
VanMoof USA Inc, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
375

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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