BMC Recalls Stromer Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
What was recalled
This recall involves all 2013 Stromer ST1 women's and men's pedal-assist electric bicycles, models M33 Elite and P48 Platinum. The bikes were sold in three colors; black, red and white. They have an integrated lithium battery located inside the down tube, motor on the rear hub and a three-button LCD system display on the handlebars. "Stromer" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle frame and on the seat and chain guard. The fork's serial numbers for the recalled bikes start with: ST1S2F, ST1S2G, ST1S2H, ST1S2I, ST1S2J, ST1S3A, ST1S3B, ST1S3C, ST1S3D and ST1S3E. The serial number is etched at the bottom of the rear fork.
Hazard
The bicycle fork can break, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.
Injuries
BMC has received one report of a fork breaking, resulting in minor scrapes and bruises to the rider.
Made in
Switzerland
Where it was sold
- Authorized Stromer dealers nationwide and online from January 2012 to May 2013 for between $3,500 and $4,000.
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