Haibike Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Haibike-Recalls-Electric-Bicycles

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Electric bicycles

Hazard: The fork on the front wheel of the bicycles can rupture or break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Accell North America for a free repair. 

Consumer Contact: Accell North America at 800-222-5527 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.haibike.com and click on "Current recalls" on the right side of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 250 (in addition, 17 were sold in Canada) 

Description: This recall involves Haibike XDURO Urban, Race and Superrace models of electric bicycles. The recalled bicycles have an aluminum frame, hydraulic disc brakes, and a lithium battery. The recalled bicycles have a letter/number combination ('HAERA' followed by at least three numbers and characters) printed on the front of the frame. Remove the battery to locate the letter/number combination on the frame. The following models are included in the recall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2014 through February 2017 for about $4,000.

Importer: Haibike, of Denver, Colo., owned by Accell North America

Manufactured in: Germany and Taiwan

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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