Civia Cycles Bike Parts Recall due to Injuries
Parts for Civia Hyland Bicycles and Civia Carbon Bicycles have been recalled after bike accidents and injuries have been reported, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Civia Cycles of Bloomington, Minnesota is recalling about 800 bicycle forks that can crack and pose a fall hazard to bike riders.
The company has received two reports of forks cracking and one report of a fork breaking that resulted in facial abrasions and bruised ribs to the rider. The bike recall includes Hyland models that were sold with original equipment and Carbon forks sold as aftermarket products. The carbon fiber forks are black with “Civia” forged into them. They were sold by specialty bike retailers nationwide from April 2008 through February 2010. Consumers should stop riding the bikes and contact Civia for a replacement part.
Bike Defect Accident Information
The bicycle injury and accident lawyers at Pritzker Olsen Attorneys are frequently investigating bike safety information as part of their job representing injured bike riders and cyclists. They have recovered millions for people injured in bike and vehicle accidents, which can sometimes be due to a defective bike part, such as the Civia forks.
In the past, lawsuits have been successfully filed against the makers of defective bike parts, on behalf of people injured by faulty bikes, such as the case of a Santa Fe, New Mexico man who broke his neck after the front wheel came off his bike. People injured by defective bike products may have a legal claim against the bike manufacturer and may be able to recover the costs of medical expenses and also receive other compensation.
Sources:
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Lawsuit-against-S-F–bicycle-shop-sees-delays
Defective Bike Handle Bars Recalled After Injuries Reported
A bike product recall involves Ventus Aerobar handle bars that have rubber grips which can come loose, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The manufacturer of the handlebars, 3T Cycling Srl of Italy, has received reports of two adults suffering minor injuries due to bike accidents associated with the recalled Ventus Aerobars.
Owners should stop using these handle bars and contact BikeMine for a free replacement set of rubber Aerobar handle grips.
Ventus Bicycle Aerobar Recall Product Details
| Models | Description | Distributors | Retailers | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventus Ltd | “Team” models are black with a red stripe |
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Sold for $1,000 to $1,200 |
| Ventus Ltd 17 | ||||
| Ventus Ltd Gold | ||||
| Ventus Ltd Track | “Ventus” models are black with a silver stripe | |||
| Ventus Team | ||||
| Ventus Team 17 |
Easton EA30 Bicycle Stem Recall
Easton Sports of Scotts Valley, California, has recalled about 6,400 bicycles with EA30 bicycle stems.
The EA30 stems are black with white-and-gray graphics and feature a four-bolt stem face cap. “EA30” is printed on the stem. EA30 stems sold as aftermarket items are included in this recall.
The recalled bicycle EA30 bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
The company received a report of a stem breaking, causing a minor injury to the rider.
Easton Sports is offering a replacement stem.
If you were injured on a bicycle with an Eastman EA30 bicycle stem, contact a Minnesota bicycle accident lawyer at 1-888-377-8900 (toll free), email Attorney Fred Pritzker or submit our online form for a free consultation. DO NOT RETURN OR DISCARD THE EASTMAN EA30 BICYCLE STEM INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT. IT CAN BE USED AS EVIDENCE.
For Minnesota car accident lawyer, Minnesota bicycle accident lawyer and concussion head injury information, please see our Minnesota injury lawyer website.
Head Injuries Prompt Novara Trionfo Bicycle Recall by REI
Head injuries and other injuried (face damage, broken teeth and clavicle fracture) prompt Novara Trionfo bicycle recall by Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Washington.
About 260 REI 2005 Novara Trionfo Bicycles have been recalled because the fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard. REI has received two reports of forks separating causing riders to fall. Again, injuries were serious, and included fractured clavicle, broken teeth, facial damage and head injuries.
The REI Novara Trionfo recall involves the following bicycles:
2005 Novara Trionfo bicycles with Aprebic carbon fiber forks. The bicycles are blue and white with black forks, and have the name “Novara” printed on the bars.
The recalled Novara Trionfo bicycles were sold at REI retail stores nationwide from January 2005 through August 2006 for between $720 and $1,900.
If you or a loved one has been injured on an REI Novara Trionfo bicycle, concact a bicycle accident attorney at Pritzker Olsen law firm for a free consultation regarding an REI lawsuit:
- 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or
- submit our free consultation form
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to an REI retail store a free repair.
Pritzker Olsen attorneys have a national reputation in the area of product liability litigation and have appeared on CBS News, Fox News and other news programs. They have also been interviewed and quoted by The New York Times, The Associated Press, Lawyers USA and other publications.
Posted June 2009.
Roubaix Bicycle Recall – Defective Cable Stop
On April 21, 2009 Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. of Morgan Hill, California issued a Roubaix bicycle recall because the cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike. Specialized Bicycle Components received reports of two falls that resulted in fractures requiring medical attention and surgery.
The Roubaix bicycle recall involves about 3,000 Roubaix bicycles: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frameset models. Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles.
If you or a loved one has been injured on a Roubaix bicycle, DO NOT HAVE THE BICYCLE REPAIRED. Contact a bicycle attorney at our law firm immediately for a free consultation.
If you own a recalled Roubaix bicycle that has not been involved in an accident, immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair. Specialized has stated that the repairs will be at no cost to consumers. Again, do not have the bicycle repaired if anyone has been injured while riding it.
Specialized Bicycle Recall Because Handlebars Can Break
On April 21, 2009, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. of Morgan Hill, California, announced a recall of about 14,000 Specialized 2009 model bicycles because the handlebars can break, posing a serious fall hazard.
Specialized Bicycle Components has received two reports of the handlebar breaking during use, one of which caused a rider to suffer head trauma which resulted in unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm.
This Specialized bicycle recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar.
The recalled bicycles were sold nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for between $640 and $1,050. Not surprisingly, the handlebars were manufactured in China.
If you or a loved one has been injured on a recalled bicycle, DO NOT HAVE THE BICYCLE REPAIRED. Contact our law firm immediately to talk to a lawyer. We represent people injured by defective products throughout the United States.
Consumers are unaware that most products can be sold to consumers without safety testing or with pathetically inadequate safety testing. The result is consumers unnecessarily injured and killed. In this case, at least one person was seriously injured, sustaining a head injury. Our role as attorneys includes product safety advocacy.