The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·23168·Announced 2023-03-30

Open Cycle Bicycles Recalled Due to Rear Brake Failure Hazard

Open Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar, and MIND Ekar bicycles with Campagnolo hydraulic rear disc brakes are being recalled because the rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard. About 270 units sold nationwide from November 2021 through February 2023 are affected.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, and the hazard is brake failure that could occur. This is a precautionary repair recall with documented component damage but no reported harm, placing it in the Moderate category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Open Cycle AG, of Switzerland, has recalled Open Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar, and MIND Ekar bicycles, as well as Open Cycle framesets using Campagnolo hydraulic rear disc brakes. These bicycles were sold in matte black, blue, gray, orange, or custom colors. About 270 units were sold through independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.opencycle.com from November 2021 through February 2023, priced between $5,000 and $8,300.

The rear brake can fail due to damage to the Campagnolo brake hose, posing a crash hazard. Open Cycle has received two reports of Campagnolo brake hoses becoming damaged. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local bicycle dealer to schedule free installation of a repair kit. The repair kit includes a hydraulic brake hose/line and a new frame insert for the rear brake hose and rear shift cable. For assistance, consumers can contact Cycle Force (the importer, Messingschlager USA LLC.) toll-free at 877-245-3243 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, email [email protected], or visit www.opencycle.com/recalls/campagnolohydraulicbrake or www.opencycle.com and select Support then "Recalls & Safety."

The recalled product

Product
Open Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar bicycles
Manufacturer
Open Cycle AG, of Switzerland
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • crash-hazard
Affected units
270

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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