BMC Recalls Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
The hazard
The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents reported: BMC has received two reports of the V5 fork steerers separating from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Contact: BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at kaius-fork-recall-USA@BMC-Switzerland.com, or online at www.bmc-switzerland.com/pages/platform/kaius-01-voluntary-recall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on "Learn More" under the "Voluntary Recall for Inspection" banner at the top of the webpage.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC
Full official description
This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The bikes and framesets were sold in Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black and Stone Grey colors. The brand BMC is printed on the downtube. Only bicycles and framesets with a V5 fork are affected by the recall and require a replacement fork.