BMC Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 20042. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fork steerer tube on the bicycles and framesets can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and free replacement fork.
CPSC recall 20042 has the recall date 19 Dec 2019. The notice names the firm BMC Switzerland AG. The recall has about 840 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 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 | BMC has received four reports of the fork steerer tube breaking while in use, with one consumer experiencing a shoulder injury that required hospitalization and surgery, and the other consumer reporting minor scratches and bruising |
|---|---|
| Units | 840 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves all model year 2018 and 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and framesets. The product is a performance road bike. BMC is printed on the downtube. The bikes and framesets were sold in red, green, grey, graphite, blue and aqua green. Recalled models contain serial numbers starting with 8R17 and 8R18, followed by one letter and a four-digit code, which is printed on the underside of the bottom bracket of the bicycle. Only bicycles and framesets with a FK6 fork require a replacement fork, which will be confirmed by BMC authorized dealers during the free inspection. Model Year Model Name 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Team 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC One 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Two 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Team Red 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Carbon Green 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Carbon Gray 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Edition AXS (also called Ltd.) 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC One 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Two 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Three 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Four 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Race Grey 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Steel Blue 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Team… |
| Product | Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and framesets, About 840 (In addition, 94 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Authorized BMC bicycle dealers and bicycle stores nationwide from July 2017 through October 2019 for between $4,500 and $12,500. |
| Manufacturer | BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland |
| Importer | BMC USA Corp |
| Made in | Taiwan, Poland |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 840Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- 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 |
| 1 Aug 2018 | BMC Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 20042The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20042. https://recallregister.com/product/8718-bmc-recalls-bicycles-and-framesets-due-to-fall-hazard/. 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 20042 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
BMC has received four reports of the fork steerer tube breaking while in use, with one consumer experiencing a shoulder injury that required hospitalization and surgery, and the other consumer reporting minor scratches and bruising
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized BMC bicycle dealers and bicycle stores nationwide from July 2017 through October 2019 for between $4,500 and $12,500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20042?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20042?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 840 (In addition, 94 were sold in Canada)