Recalls and important safety notices from the bike industry

Recalls and important safety notices from the bike industry

Safety notices and product recalls are common within most industries and the bike industry is no exception. Despite the stringent testing and thorough quality control practices that today's products are subject to sometimes things just don't go to plan.


This page is populated with the latest in important recall information and safety notices from manufacturers in the bike industry. Our aim is to boost the reach of such safety notices and recalls, thus informing riders in a timely way with the correct advice regarding their affected products.


Any companies or distributors looking to get a story published on this page should contact the BikeRadar team directly at news@bikeradar.com

Knog recalls early Blinder 900 & 1300 front lights – here's how to check if you're affected

Replacement lights will be offered to affected consumers
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Shimano crankset court case nears conclusion

The settlement is now subject to final approval by the court
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DT Swiss recalls select carbon wheelsets following initial stop-ride notice

The wheels that are potentially affected and how to identify them
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DT Swiss issues stop-ride notice on endurance, cyclocross and e-road bike wheels – here's how to check if you're affected

Certain ERC, CRC and HEC endurance, cyclocross and e-road bike wheels affected by delamination issue
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Specialized recalls Globe ebikes due to fall hazard

The 13in telescopic seatpost on the Globe Haul ST and LT electric bikes can break when fully extended
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Norco issues stop ride notice on new Sight VLT CX eMTB

Norco says the electric mountain bike’s rearmost rear brake insert is at risk of failing
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BMC recalls Kaius 01 gravel bike following steerer tube failures

'More robust' forks fitted free of charge if your bike is affected
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Canyon offers partial refund to ebike owners following stop ride notice

Refunds follow stop ride notice for all Spectral:ON CF and CFR, and Torque:ON CF eMTBs thanks to battery damage posing potential fire risk
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FSA recalls some Gossamer Pro AGX+ cranksets over detachment risk

Recall concerns cranksets sold in North America and Europe between January and December 2022
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SRAM to issue voluntary recall of aftermarket 12-speed road shifters manufactured before July 2023

Recall affects SRAM Red, Force, Rival and Apex shifters on sale in North America
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Class-action lawsuit filed against Shimano, Specialized and Trek over Hollowtech crank failures

Proposed class-action lawsuit seeks trial by jury
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Shimano recalls 2.8 million cranksets globally

Global 'inspection and replacement' process confirmed for affected 11-speed Dura-Ace and Ultegra cranks
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Update: Pirelli extends recall of P Zero Race TLR tyres to USA and Canada

Tyres manufactured between 10th and 24th week of 2023 included in recall
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Open recalls Campagnolo-equipped framesets and bikes

Open cable port can damage Campagnolo brake hoses, replacements en route to distributors
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Pro issues recall for all alloy Vibe stems sold after May 2020

Affected riders will receive replacement stem or refund
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Giro recalls Merit helmets due to risk of strap disconnection

Stop-ride notice affects Merit helmets manufactured before January 2023 and sold in Australia, New Zealand and North America
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Scott recalls some 2023 Speedster road and gravel bikes due to fork steerer crack risk

Stop-ride notice affects owners of certain Scott Speedsters sold in Europe, Asia and South America
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Cervélo recalls 2022 R5 and Caledonia models in the US

R5 and Caledonia bikes sold in the US recalled due to issues with the stem faceplate
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Trek issues voluntary recall on 2021/2022 Emonda SLR and 2022 Speed Concept SLR models 

The base bar and integrated cockpits are at risk of the carbon fracturing 
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Lapierre issues voluntary recall on 2020 and 2021 Zesty AM and Spicy mountain bikes

Select models at risk of the down tube failing 
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Brompton announces recall for older Electric models

Injuries have resulted from the wheel stopping suddenly, says Brompton statement
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Specialized issues voluntary recall and stop ride notice for all current Tarmac SL7 bikes

Harsh impacts may result in a crack in the fork steerer, according to Specialized statement
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Canyon confirms fix for Aeroad handlebar with 'final testing' at Tour de France

Updated handlebar will be made available to Aeroad customers
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Salsa recalls some 2020 model Cutthroat gravel bikes, framesets and forks in US

Risk of fork cracking or breaking
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