2010 through 2012 Model Year Bicycles
Description: This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com" is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal "badge" at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The "Apple" model, which has no badge, is also included. The word "Wellgo" is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall. [Learn More]
About 4,100 units were affected by this recall.
Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
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2010 through 2012 Model Year Bicycles Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Recall Date | 04/05/2012 |
| Recall ID | 1016 |
| Recall Number | 12145 |
| Product Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Hazard | The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. |
| Injuries | Public Bikes has received 24 reports of pedals cracking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | For additional information, please contact Public Bikes toll-free at (855) 840-1400 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.publicbikes.com |
| Last Updated | 04/22/2016 |
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