CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 1, 2018

BMC Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

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

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

BMC toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at timemachine01_us@bmc-switzerland.com or online at https://www.bmc-switzerland.com and click on the recall on the home page for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from September 2016 through June 2018 for between $7,000 and $13,000.
Injuries
The firm has received four reports of fall incidents in the U.S., including one report of a broken finger.
Manufacturer
BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
18197

Product Information

Product Name
Timemachine 01 bicycles
Number of Units
About 430
Manufacturer Name
BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland
Imported By
BMC USA Corp., of San Diego, Calif.
Manufactured In
Taiwan

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 888-262-7755
Website www.bmc-switzerland.com
Full Contact Information

BMC toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at timemachine01_us@bmc-switzerland.com or online at https://www.bmc-switzerland.com and click on the recall on the home page for more information.