BMC Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 18197. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Variations in tire dimension, tire pressure, head set play and ride load, can result in insufficient space between the front wheel and downtube, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bikes and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, a free replacement fork. Until the replacement forks are available in September/October 2018, the firm is providing consumers with a free 23C replacement tire, if needed, to ensure adequate clearance.
CPSC recall 18197 has the recall date 1 Aug 2018. The notice names the firm BMC Switzerland AG. The recall has about 430 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received four reports of fall incidents in the U.S., including one report of a broken finger. |
|---|---|
| Units | 430 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves all model year 2017 and 2018 Timemachine 01 bicycles and model year 2018 Timemachine 01 framesets. The product is a road bike for triathlons and time trials. BMC is printed on the downtube. Timemachine 01 is printed in glossy black letters on the flat black top tube. The bikes were sold in red, yellow and black. Model Year Model Description 2018 Timemachine 01 ONE 2018 Timemachine 01 TWO 2018 Timemachine 01 THREE 2018 Timemachine 01 Frameset 2017 Timemachine 01 Red e-tap 2017 Timemachine 01 Ultegra Di2 |
| Product | Timemachine 01 bicycles, About 430 |
| Sold at | Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from September 2016 through June 2018 for between $7,000 and $13,000. |
| Manufacturer | BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland |
| Importer | BMC USA Corp |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 430Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls on the register that name BMC Switzerland AG
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2025 | BMC Recalls Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard |
| 19 Dec 2019 | BMC Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18197The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 18197. https://recallregister.com/product/8365-bmc-recalls-bicycles-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18197 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received four reports of fall incidents in the U.S., including one report of a broken finger.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from September 2016 through June 2018 for between $7,000 and $13,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18197?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18197?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 430