BMC Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets recalled due to fall hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks.
Affected products
This recall involves BMC USA Kaius 01 bicycles using fork model V5 with the following 9 model descriptions.
Bicycle Model |
UPC |
Frame Serial No. |
|---|---|---|
2023 Kaius 01 ONE |
30002478 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 ONE |
30002479 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 ONE |
30002480 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 ONE |
30002481 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 ONE |
30002482 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 ONE |
30002483 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 TWO |
30002484 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 TWO |
30002485 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 TWO |
30002486 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 TWO |
30002487 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 TWO |
30002488 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 TWO |
30002489 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 THREE |
30002490 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 THREE |
30002491 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 THREE |
30002492 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 THREE |
30002493 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 THREE |
30002494 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2023 Kaius 01 THREE |
30002495 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 LTD |
30005302 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 LTD |
30005303 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 LTD |
30005304 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 LTD |
30005305 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 LTD |
30005306 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 LTD |
30005307 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 ONE |
30005791 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 ONE |
30005792 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 ONE |
30005793 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 ONE |
30005794 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 ONE |
30005795 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 ONE |
30005796 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 TWO |
30005308 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 TWO |
30005309 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 TWO |
30005310 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 TWO |
30005311 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 TWO |
30005312 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 TWO |
30005313 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 THREE |
30005314 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 THREE |
30005315 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 THREE |
30005316 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 THREE |
30005317 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 THREE |
30005318 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2024 Kaius 01 THREE |
30005319 |
23-R1XXXXXX |
2026 Kaius 01 THREE |
30006871 |
25-R5XXXXXX |
2026 Kaius 01 THREE |
30006872 |
25-R5XXXXXX |
2026 Kaius 01 THREE |
30006873 |
25-R5XXXXXX |
2026 Kaius 01 THREE |
30006874 |
25-R5XXXXXX |
2026 Kaius 01 THREE |
30006875 |
25-R5XXXXXX |
2026 Kaius 01 THREE |
30006876 |
25-R5XXXXXX |
2026 Kaius 01 FRS |
30006877 |
25-R5XXXXXX |
2026 Kaius 01 FRS |
30006878 |
25-R5XXXXXX |
2026 Kaius 01 FRS |
30006879 |
25-R5XXXXXX |
2026 Kaius 01 FRS |
30006880 |
25-R5XXXXXX |
2026 Kaius 01 FRS |
30006881 |
25-R5XXXXXX |
2026 Kaius 01 FRS |
30006882 |
25-R5XXXXXX |
Issue
The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.
As of March 12, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received two reports of the V5 fork steerers separating from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks.
For more information, consumers can contact BMC USA by telephone at 1-888-262-7755 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email or visit the company website .
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and BMC USA.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that approximately 179 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and approximately 1,300 were shipped to the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from July 2022 to February 2025.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Taiwan
Details
Importer
BMC USA Corporation
Scotts Valley, California
United States
Manufacturer
BMC Switzerland AG
Grenchen
Switzerland
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