Product Recall Number: 23-168
Why was Open Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar bicycles recalled?
The rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Product Recall Number: 23-168
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2023-03-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Open Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar bicycles
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.
Hazard Description: The rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 270
Incidents: Open Cycle has received two reports of Campagnolo brake hoses becoming damaged. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Importers: Messingschlager USA LLC., dba Cycle Force, of Ames, Iowa
Manufacturers: Open Cycle AG, of Switzerland
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: N/A
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed