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Breezer Recalls Downtown Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

Advanced Sports is no longer in business. Consumers may contact BikeCo LLC to inquire if a remedy is still available at 888-286-6263 and request Product Support.

  • Downtown 3-Dark Green
  • Downtown 3-ST-Grey
  • Downtown 8-Dark Blue
  • Downtown 8-ST-Dark Grey
  • Downtown EX Color Option 1-Dark Grey
  • Downtown EX Color Option 2-Dark Brown
  • Downtown EX-ST Color Option 1-Red
  • Downtown EX-ST Color Option 2-Yellow
Name of Product:
Breezer Downtown Bicycles
Hazard:

The bicycle pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
August 11, 2015
Units:

About 1,700

Consumer Contact

BikeCo LLC toll-free at 888-286-6263 and request Product Support.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Breezer Bicycles models Downtown 3, Downtown 3-ST, Downtown 8, Downtown 8-ST, Downtown EX and Downtown EX-ST. The main frame is made of steel and has either a single or dual water bottle mount, and the wheel sets are aluminum. The bicycles come in eight different sizes and a variety of gloss colors, including candy apple, chartreuse, chocolate, dark blue, dark green, shale and slate. The model is printed on the top tube of the bicycle.

Remedy:

Advanced Sports is no longer in business. Consumers may contact BikeCo LLC to inquire if a remedy is still available at 888-286-6263 and request Product Support.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received 12 reports of pedals separating from the spindle. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Authorized Breezer Bicycles dealers nationwide from July 2014 through May 2015 for about $450 to $650.
Importer(s):

Advanced Sports International

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
15-211

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