Full Speed Ahead BB30 Gossamer crank sets installed on numerous makers of bicycles
CPSC Recall #11045 — November 18, 2010
Product
Full Speed Ahead BB30 Gossamer crank sets installed on numerous makers of bicycles
Description
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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. If this occurs, the non-drive arm can fall off the bicycle causing the rider to crash and suffer injuries.
Incidents / Injuries
Full Speed Ahead has received 11 reports of incidents, including two cases where injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles that have the recalled crank arm sets and return bicycle to the dealer. The dealer will install the new non-drive crank arm free of charge.
Units Affected
About 9,300
Manufacturer
TH Industries, of Taiwan
Importer
Full Speed Ahead, of Woodinville, Wash.