Canyon Recalls Mountain Bikes Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
This recall involves model year 2018 Canyon Spectral full-suspension mountain bikes with aluminum chainstays. The bicycle’s chainstays are the aluminum tubes that run from the bottom bracket to the axle of the rear wheel. They were sold in black/red, black/blue, gray/orange, red, and black. Canyon is printed on the downtube. Spectral is printed on the top tube. The recalled women and men’s mountain bikes have the following models numbers: M71 Spectral CF 9.0 PRO, M71 Spectral CF 8.0, M53 Spectral AL 6.0, M74 Spectral WMN CF 7.0, M50 Spectral WMN 6.0. The model number is printed in the purchase documents.
Product:
Mountain bikesAbout 820
Retailer:
Exclusively online at Canyon’s website, www.canyon.com, from December 2017 through June 2018 for between $2,400 and $4,500.
Distributor:
Canyon USA, Carlsbad, Calif.
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2018
Injury:
The firm is aware of 20 chainstays cracking which could lead to failures. No injuries have been reported.
Mfg:
A&I Industries Ltd., of China
Mfg Country:
China
Importer:
Canyon USA, Carlsbad, Calif.
Recall ID: 8420
Last Published: Oct 10, 2018
Official Site: Link
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Emert Number: 19704
Emert Status: Announced