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Fall / CollapseAugust 5, 2008CPSC #08354

Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall

Brand
Unknown
Product
Bicycles
Units affected
80,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The recalled bicycle pedals were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KéO Classic, KéO Sprint, KéO HM and KéO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal. Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the KéO Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the KéO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005. "Ti" pedals are not included in this recall.

Hazard

The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.

Injuries

Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents with broken pedals, including 7 injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury.

Made in

France

Where it was sold

  • Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2004 through July 2007 for between $100 and $500.

Photos

Recalled KéO Classic, Spring and Carbon PedalsRecalled KéO HM Pedal
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