The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·90138·Announced 1990-08-14

Bianchi Recalls Randonneur Bicycles With Defective Front Forks

Bianchi is recalling approximately 1,600 Randonneur bicycles sold nationwide from 1982 to 1984 because the front forks may crack and break, causing riders to fall.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (bicycle fork) with reported injuries, specifically broken bones, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Bianchi, USA, Inc. of San Francisco, CA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,600 "Randonneur" bicycles in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall addresses a defect in the front forks, which could crack and break at the junction of the crown and blade. This failure can result in a fall for the rider.

These bicycles were sold nationwide from January 1982 to June 1984. CPSC and Bianchi have learned of three incidents where front forks broke, causing riders to be thrown to the ground and suffer broken bones. Consumers can identify affected models by inspecting the fork crown; only Randonneur bicycles without a "B" on the fork crown are subject to this recall.

Consumers with Randonneur bicycles are urged to contact their nearest Bianchi dealer or call Bianchi at (510) 264-1001 to determine if their bicycle is subject to the recall. New forks will be provided at no charge to the consumer.

The recalled product

Product
Randonneur bicycles
Manufacturer
Bianchi
Category
Vehicle — Bicycles
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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