The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24332·Announced 2024-08-01

Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard

Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycles are recalled because loose steerer clamp bolts can cause misalignment between the handlebar and front wheel, risking loss of steering control and falls. About 1,080 units are affected.

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 risk-of-harm product (steering loss leading to falls) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the "High" severity criterion. Although 13 incidents of steering misalignment or loss of control have occurred, no injuries are documented, and no fatalities or FDA/USDA Class I designation applies.

Plain-English summary

Brompton Bicycle Inc., of Brooklyn, New York, is recalling the Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycles due to a fall hazard. The bicycles have insufficient torquing of steerer clamp bolts, which can cause a loss of alignment between the handlebar and front wheel. This misalignment can cause the rider to lose control of steering.

About 1,080 bicycles were sold in the United States, plus approximately 31 in Canada. The bikes were sold by independent bike dealers and Brompton Junction Stores nationwide, and online at us.brompton.com from February 2024 through June 2024, priced between $5,225 and $5,500. The recalled bikes are Blasted Titanium color and feature a distinctive "T" logo on the label.

Brompton has received 13 reports of incidents involving steering misalignment or loss of steering control worldwide. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer to schedule a free repair to tighten the steerer clamp bolts. Brompton is contacting all registered owners and dealers directly.

For more information, consumers can contact Brompton Bicycle Inc. toll-free at 833-507-7975 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit us.brompton.com/legal/t-line-recall or us.brompton.com and click on "Recall."

The recalled product

Product
Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycles
Manufacturer
Brompton Bicycle Inc., of Brooklyn, New York
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle / Cycling Equipment
Hazard
  • steering-loss
  • handlebar-misalignment
  • fall-hazard
Affected units
1,080

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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