CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The fork steerer tube on the bicycles and framesets can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/71893r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 19, 2019

BMC Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves all model year 2018 and 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and framesets. The product is a performance road bike. BMC is printed on the downtube. The bikes and framesets were sold in red, green, grey, graphite, blue and aqua green. Recalled models contain serial numbers starting with 8R17 and 8R18, followed by one letter and a four-digit code, which is printed on the underside of the bottom bracket of the bicycle. Only bicycles and framesets with a FK6 fork require a replacement fork, which will be confirmed by BMC authorized dealers during the free inspection. Model Year Model Name 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Team 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC One 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Two 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Team Red 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Carbon Green 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Carbon Gray 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Edition AXS (also called Ltd.) 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC One 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Two 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Three 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Four 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Race Grey 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Steel Blue 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Team Red 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Aqua Green 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Stealth (with Sticker Set)

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and free replacement fork.

Contact Information

BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at slr01inspection-US@BMC-Switzerland.com , or online at www.BMC-Switzerland.com/teammachinerecall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on Support, then Recalls and Safety for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized BMC bicycle dealers and bicycle stores nationwide from July 2017 through October 2019 for between $4,500 and $12,500.
Injuries
BMC has received four reports of the fork steerer tube breaking while in use, with one consumer experiencing a shoulder injury that required hospitalization and surgery, and the other consumer reporting minor scratches and bruising
Manufacturer
BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
20042

Product Information

Product Name
Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and framesets
Number of Units
About 840 (In addition, 94 were sold in Canada)
Manufacturer Name
BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland
Imported By
BMC USA Corp., of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Manufactured In
Poland

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone 888-262-7755
Full Contact Information

BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at slr01inspection-US@BMC-Switzerland.com , or online at www.BMC-Switzerland.com/teammachinerecall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on Support, then Recalls and Safety for more information.