A loss of alignment between the handlebar and front wheel, due to insufficient torquing of steerer clamp bolts, can cause the rider to lose control of the steering, posing a fall hazard.
View The Official CPSC Recall Notice
Description
This recall involves the Brompton foldable T-Line Bike. The product is 25.4” H x 23.6” W x 12.6” D when folded. The bike has the word “Brompton” printed on the center tube of the frame, and a label providing the frame number and serial number on the back of the vertical seat tube. The label also has a distinctive “T” logo distinguishing this model from others. The bike was sold in Blasted Titanium color.
Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of incidents of steering misalignment or loss of steering control worldwide.
Name of Product: Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycles
Recall Date: August 1, 2024
Recall Number: 24-332
Hazard: A loss of alignment between the handlebar and front wheel, due to insufficient torquing of steerer clamp bolts, can cause the rider to lose control of the steering, posing a fall hazard.
Sold At: Independent bike dealers and Brompton Junction Stores nationwide, and online at us.brompton.com from February 2024 through June 2024 for between $5,225 and $5,500.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles, and contact an authorized Brompton dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair to tighten the steerer clamp bolts on the handlebar stem. Brompton is contacting all registered owners and dealers directly.
Units: About 1,080 (In addition, about 31 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
Brompton Bicycle Inc. toll-free at 833-507-7975 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support@brompton.co.uk, or online at us.brompton.com/legal/t-line-recall or go to https://us.brompton.com and click on “Recall” for more information.
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