Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals
CPSC Recall #26-180 — January 8, 2026
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 26-180 |
| Recall Date | January 8, 2026 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 1,200 |
| Importer | PNW Components, Inc., of Seattle, Washington |
| Manufactured In | Taiwan |
Where It Was Sold
| Independent bicycle dealers and online at PNWComponents.com |
| REI.com |
| Backcountry.com and JensonUSA.com from June 2025 through November 2025 for about $160 per pair. |
Product
Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals
Description
This recall involves the PNW Components Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy mountain bike pedal. These pedals were sold after market through online retailers and bicycle shops. The pedal is a platform style (non-clip) pedal and can be identified by a “Tectonic” logo laser etched onto the pedal body on the left corner, on the same side as the threaded axle. The pedals are available in black, silver, green, orange and purple.
Hazard
The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received four reports of the pedal axle cracking and detaching from the crank. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the Loam Pedal Gen 2 and contact PNW Components to receive free replacement axles once they become available. In the interim PNW Components is providing consumers with the Range Pedal, free of charge. PNW Components will follow up with consumers regarding the replacement axle system, estimated to begin shipping out to customers on January 5, 2026.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.