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Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to FallDate: 8/7/2008
Reason: The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: KéO Bicycle Pedals Units: About 80,000 (40,000 pairs) Distributor: Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif. Hazard: The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists. Incidents/Injuries: Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents with broken pedals, including 7 injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury. Description: The recalled bicycle pedals were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KéO Classic, KéO Sprint, KéO HM and KéO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal. Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the KéO Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the KéO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005. "Ti" pedals are not included in this recall. Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2004 through July 2007 for between $100 and $500. Manufactured in: France Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to any authorized Look Cycle dealer, or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Look Cycle USA toll-free at (866) 430-5665 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.lookcycle-usa.com, or email the firm at KeoUpgrade@lookcycle-usa.com Other Outdoors Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/11/2008 Reason: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT ONE OF THE BOLTS IN THE UPPER COWL MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER LOCATED JUST BELOW IT. Distribution: NATIONWIDE Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/3/2008 Reason: When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The top of the bicycle handlebar stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. Distribution: Nationwide |
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