Time RXS Titan Carbon, RXS Carbon, RXS and RXE Bicycle Pedals
CPSC Recall #07-014 — October 24, 2006
Product
Time RXS Titan Carbon, RXS Carbon, RXS and RXE Bicycle Pedals
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL/ATAC 2001 Inc., of Montecito, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 Time RXS Titan Carbon, RXS Carbon, RXS and RXE Bicycle Pedals. The pedal's bearing cap can fail causing the pedal to come off the bicycle. This poses a fall hazard for riders.Name of Product: Time RXS Titan Carbon, RXS Carbon, RXS and RXE Bicycle PedalsUnits: About 18,000Distributor/Importer: TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL/ATAC 2001 Inc., of Montecito, Calif.Hazard: The pedal's bearing cap can fail causing the pedal to come off the bicycle. This poses a fall hazard for riders.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received reports of eight incidents in which the pedal came off the bicycle, resulting in minor injuries.Description: The recalled pedals are black or gray. They are made of composite material and are mounted to either a steel or titanium pedal axle and bearing unit by using a threaded aluminum bearing cap. Pedals that have a gold dot on the underside of the pedal body just inside where the bearing cap is mounted to the pedal body are not included in this recall.Sold at: Bicycle stores, mail order, and online bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2004 through August 2006 for between $75 and $300.Manufactured in: FranceRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled pedals immediately and contact TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL to arrange for the pedals to be inspected and, if necessary, receive a free repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL at (800) 240-8051 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.TIMESPORTUSA.com.
Hazard
The pedal's bearing cap can fail causing the pedal to come off the bicycle. This poses a fall hazard for riders.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received reports of eight incidents in which the pedal came off the bicycle, resulting in minor injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled pedals immediately and contact TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL to arrange for the pedals to be inspected and, if necessary, receive a free repair.
Units Affected
About 18,000
Sold At
Bicycle stores, mail order, and online bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2004 through August 2006 for between $75 and $300.
Importer
TIME SPORT INTERNATIONAL/ATAC 2001 Inc., of Montecito, Calif.
Manufactured In
France