Bicycles and Framesets Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Manufactured by Open Cycle
CPSC recall 23168. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local bicycle dealer to schedule free installation of the repair kit. The repair kit includes a hydraulic brake hose/line, and a new frame insert for the rear brake hose and rear shift cable.
CPSC recall 23168 has the recall date 30 Mar 2023. The notice names the firm Open Cycle AG. The recall has about 270 units. The median CPSC recall of 2023 has 7,250 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Open Cycle has received two reports of Campagnolo brake hoses becoming damaged. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 270 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Open Cycle-branded bicycles, models U.P. Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar; and all Open Cycle framesets using a Campagnolo hydraulic rear disc brake. They were sold in matte black, blue, gray, orange or a custom color. Only bicycles and framesets with Campagnolo hydraulic brakes and hoses are included in this recall. The "OPEN" logo is located on the top of the downtube and the model name on the top of the top tube, near the seat tube. |
| Product | Open Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar bicycles, About 270 |
| Sold at | Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.opencycle.com from November 2021 through February 2023 for between $5,000 and $8,300. |
| Manufacturer | Open Cycle AG, of Switzerland |
| Importer | Messingschlager USA LLC., dba Cycle Force |
| Made in | N/A |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 270Median of 2023: 7,250
- CPSC recalls of 2023
- 324
- Recalls of 2023 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls on the register that name Open Cycle AG
- 1
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23168. https://recallregister.com/product/9579-bicycles-and-framesets-recalled-due-to-crash-hazard-manufactured-by-op/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 23168 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Open Cycle has received two reports of Campagnolo brake hoses becoming damaged. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.opencycle.com from November 2021 through February 2023 for between $5,000 and $8,300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23168?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23168?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 270