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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning against using Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes because the battery wires can ignite. The agency is aware of 11 fire reports, including one burn injury, five cases of smoke inhalation, and two incidents of property damage totaling more than $40,000.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Specialized is recalling about 5,720 Turbo Como SL 4.0 and 5.0 e-bikes because the steerer tube can develop a small fatigue crack that can lead to fork failure.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Shimano has agreed to pay an $11.5 million penalty to the Consumer Product Safety Commission in a settlement of CPSC's charges that Shimano knowingly failed to immediately report issues with its Hollowtech II cranksets. 

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — ProRider has recalled about 9,546 helmets of various styles because they don't meet federal safety standards. No injuries nor incidents have been reported.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Todson is recalling about 40,245 Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up helmets because they don't comply with mandatory safety standards. No incidents nor injuries have been reported.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 3,295 SAMIT youth multi-purpose helmets are being recalled because they don't comply with positional stability and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect, posing a risk of injury or death.

No injuries nor incidents have been reported.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 300 Semfri kids helmets because they don't meet mandatory safety standards.

SANTA ANA, Calif. (BRAIN) — A judge approved the class action settlement between a group of plaintiffs and Shimano North America in the Hollowtech II crankset recall because of separation and breakage.

Tagged Lawsuits/legal

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Stromer says it will deliver repair kits this month for the suspension forks that the Swiss e-bike brand recalled in December. The forks were made by U.S.-based Wren Sports. 

CPSC issues safety warning.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to stop using BeePrincess bike helmets because they don't meet mandatory safety standards.

FamilyNext Pro cargo bike.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Gazelle USA is recalling about 320 Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro cargo e-bikes because the Fidlock buckle used to secure children in the cargo area can fail to fully engage.

Three incidents have been reported of the buckle not fully closing but they led to no injuries.

Trek FX+1 Midstep.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The rear wheel bolts on about 19,890 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! e-bikes are being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission because they can break when properly torqued.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 170 R.X.Y adult helmets are being recalled because they don't comply with mandatory standards — impact attenuation, positional stability, labeling, and certification requirements — and can fail to protect in a crash.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — PNW Components is recalling about 1,200 Loam Gen 2 aluminum pedals because the axle can crack and cause the body to detach from the crank.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Pacific Cycle is recalling about 650 Schwinn Ovation bike child carriers because the restraint buckles can loosen.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Pedego is recalling about 400 electric Fat Tire Trikes because the aluminum frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, causing the tubes to separate and posing fall and laceration hazards.

(BRAIN) — DT Swiss issued an update Thursday on its carbon wheelset recall from five months ago, urging customers with affected wheelsets to return them for testing

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to stop using Duyue2 adult bike helmets because they violate mandatory standards. This warning applies to about 100 helmets sold online and possibly other third-party sellers.

Domane+ ALR 5 Electric Bicycle.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Trek is recalling about 700 Domane+ and Checkpoint+ e-bike models because the chainring bolts can loosen, posing a fall and crash hazard.

Tagged Electric bike
OM-TD BIKE

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 24,300 Outdoor Master children's and youth helmets because they don't comply with positional stability and coverage requirements.

No injuries nor incidents have been reported.

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