CPSCRecalled Apr 5, 2012 · #12145
Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard
The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
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This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com" is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal "badge" at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The "Apple" model, which has no badge, is also included. The word "Wellgo" is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall.
Product details
- Product
- 2010 through 2012 Model Year Bicycles
- Type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals)
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Public Bikes & Gear in San Francisco and other Public Bikes dealers in 16 states nationwide and publicbikes.com from April 2010 through January 2012 for between $500 and $1,250.
- Made in
- Taiwan
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.