CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycle Suspension Forks
CPSC recall 01216. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The link pins in the forks can fall out, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm, BikeE, is out of business and cannot be contacted. As the firm is no longer involved with this recall, consumers can take a recalled bicycle to the dealer from which purchased, but it is up to the dealer as to whether the repair can be performed, and whether there is a charge.
CPSC recall 01216 has the recall date 14 Aug 2001. The notice names the firm BikeE. The recall has about 1,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | BikeE Corp. has received two reports of pins falling out of forks, resulting in two minor injuries to riders. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,400 |
| Description | The recalled forks were used on the front suspension of the BikeE FX models and on the full suspension of the RX models. The 2000 and 2001 model year bicycles can be identified by a serial number located below the crank bottom bracket on the frame. Model Name Serial Number Identification FX and RX Starts with "F" and is followed by five digits or starts with "B" followed by one character and six digits. Examples: F1111 or BF111111 or BR22222F The recalled bicycles have a lowered seating position and foot pedals right below the handle bars, allowing riders to sit in a horizontal riding position. |
| Product | Suspension forks on FX and RX model recumbent bicycles, 1,400, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | BikeE authorized dealers sold the bicycles, from December 1999 through August 2001, for between $1,500 and $1,750. |
| Manufacturer | BikeE Corp |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,400Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 12%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name BikeE
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2002 | CPSC, BikeE Corp. Announce Recall of Recumbent Bicycles |
| 14 Nov 2001 | CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Tandem Bicycle |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01216The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01216. https://recallregister.com/product/1030-cpsc-bikee-announce-recall-of-recumbent-bicycle-suspension-forks/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01216 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
BikeE Corp. has received two reports of pins falling out of forks, resulting in two minor injuries to riders.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
BikeE authorized dealers sold the bicycles, from December 1999 through August 2001, for between $1,500 and $1,750.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01216?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
1,400
- How many CPSC recalls name BikeE?
- 3 CPSC recalls on this register name BikeE. This recall is 1 of them.