Timemachine 01 bicycles
Description: This recall involves all model year 2017 and 2018 Timemachine 01 bicycles and model year 2018 Timemachine 01 framesets. The product is a road bike for triathlons and time trials. BMC is printed on the downtube. Timemachine 01 is printed in glossy black letters on the flat black top tube. The bikes were sold in red, yellow and black. Model Year Model Description 2018 Timemachine 01 ONE 2018 Timemachine 01 TWO 2018 Timemachine 01 THREE 2018 Timemachine 01 Frameset 2017 Timemachine 01 Red e-tap 2017 Timemachine 01 Ultegra Di2 [Learn More]
About 430 units were affected by this recall.
BMC Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
2018 TM01. 2018 TM01
Timemachine 01 bicycles Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Recall Date | 08/01/2018 |
| Recall ID | 8365 |
| Recall Number | 18197 |
| Hazard | Variations in tire dimension, tire pressure, head set play and ride load, can result in insufficient space between the front wheel and downtube, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries | The firm has received four reports of fall incidents in the U.S., including one report of a broken finger. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bikes and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, a free replacement fork. Until the replacement forks are available in September/October 2018, the firm is providing consumers with a free 23C replacement tire, if needed, to ensure adequate clearance. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | BMC toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at https://www.bmc-switzerland.com and click on the recall on the home page for more information. |
| Last Updated | 08/01/2018 |
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