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Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Name of Product:
2010 through 2012 Model Year Bicycles
Hazard:
The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
April 05, 2012
Units:
About 4,100
Consumer Contact

For additional information, please contact Public Bikes toll-free at (855) 840-1400 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.publicbikes.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com" is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal "badge" at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The "Apple" model, which has no badge, is also included. The word "Wellgo" is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.

Incidents/Injuries:

Public Bikes has received 24 reports of pedals cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At

Public Bikes & Gear in San Francisco and other Public Bikes dealers in 16 states nationwide and publicbikes.com from April 2010 through January 2012 for between $500 and $1,250.

Manufacturer(s):
Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals)
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Importer(s):

Public Bikes Inc. of San Francisco

Recall number:
12-145
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