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Bicycles and Framesets Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Manufactured by Open Cycle

Recalled March 30, 2023 · CPSC recall 23168 · Open Cycle AG

Hazard

The rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 270

Incidents / injuries

Open Cycle has received two reports of Campagnolo brake hoses becoming damaged. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

Cycle Force toll-free at 877-245-3243 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, email at [email protected] or online at http://www.opencycle.com/recalls/campagnolohydraulicbrake or http://opencycle.com and click on Support then "Recalls & Safety" located at the top of the page.

Product

Open Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar bicycles

Manufacturer(s)

Open Cycle AG, of Switzerland

Imported by

Messingschlager USA LLC., dba Cycle Force, of Ames, Iowa

Retailers

Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.opencycle.com from November 2021 through February 2023 for between $5,000 and $8,300.

Made in

N/A

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →