Bicycle Recall Injury Attorneys

Cyclists injured by defective or malfunctioning bicycles or bicycle accessories may be entitled to compensation for their injuries from the manufacturer, assembler,  importer, wholesaler or retailer of the bicycle. Like so many other products, bicycles have a long history of problems in design, engineering and manufacturing, and are frequently recalled when hazards are discovered that can cause serious injuries. Cyclists are especially susceptible to serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, which may result in a lengthy recovery or permanent disability. When injuries are caused by an accident attributed to a defect in a bicycle, injured cyclists may recover compensation for their injuries in a product liability claim.

Recent CPSC Bicycle Recalls

The bicycle accident injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger keep close tabs on bicycle recalls. From 2008 to 2011, more than 50 different bicycle recalls were announced.  The following lists the most recent bicycle recalls issued in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Cmmision (CPSC):

February 22, 2011: REI  (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) recalled about 160 Novara Fusion Bicycles because the alloy steerer tube can separate from the fork and cause the cyclist to lose control, posing a fall hazard.

February 22, 2011: Felt Bicycles recalled about 1,550 2011 Felt Adult bicycles because the bicycle’s fork can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall, and suffer injuries.

January 4, 2011: Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, recalled about 6,500 Salsa Handlebar Stems because the stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the bicyclist.

December 9, 2010: Seattle Bike Supply recalled about 200 Redline D640 Bicycles because the head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a serious injury risk.

November 19, 2010: Full Speed Ahead recalled about 9,300 BB30 Gossamer crank sets installed on numerous makers of bicycles because the bolt shoulder can crack or break if the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm. If this happens, the non-drive arm can fall of the bicycle and cause the rider to crash or fall, posing a serious injury risk.

November 12, 2010: Newbury Park, CA based Giant Bicycle, Inc., recalled about 370 Model Year Anthem Giant Bicycles because the frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a serious injury risk to riders.

October 28, 2010: Easton Sports recalled about 200 biycles with 2010 EC90 Zero seat posts because the carbon top clam of the seat can crack, which could cause the rider to fall.

October 14, 2010: The Hive (Perigeum Development Inc.) recalled about 500 Revi carbon bicycle brakes because the cable clamping area of the bicycle brakes can crack over time, causing brake failure, which could cause the rider to fall or crash.

What to Do If you’ve Been Injured by a Defective Bicycle

If you or a member of your family has been injured in a bicycle accident cause by a defect in a bicycle or bicycle accessory, keep the damaged bicycle. Do not have it repaired, replaced or destroyed. As soon as possible following an accident, contact an experienced cycling accident lawyer to discuss your rights in a potential product liability claim. The California bicycle accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger have successfully represented dozens of cyclists injured by defective bicycles and specialize in bicyle manufacturing defect personal injury claims. If you have been injured by a defect in a bicycle, or if a loved one has been killed in a bicycle accident,  contact Estey Bomberger today speak with an attorney.  We can arrange to have your damaged bicycle inspected and the true cause of your accident determined.