November
14, 2001
BikeE
Corp., of Corvallis, Ore., is voluntarily recalling 700 recumbent tandem
bicycles. The steerer tube on the front forks can separate, causing the rider
to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries. BikeE
Corp. has received three reports of steerer tubes beginning to separate;
though, no injuries to riders have occurred.
The recalled bikes were manufactured in 2000 and 2001. These bikes have two
handlebars and two seats, which are in a lowered, horizontal riding position.
The name "BikeE" appears on both sides of the main frame. The serial
numbers for the E2 models is located on the bottom of the frame between the
foot crank and front wheel. The serial numbers appear as follows: BX000000X or
T00000, with X representing a letter and 0 representing a number. BikeE
authorized dealers sold the bicycles from March 2000 through October 2001 for
about $2,200.
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return them to
the nearest BikeE authorized dealer for a free fork replacement. Consumers can
call BikeE toll-free at (800) 231-3136 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday or visit the company's website at http://www.bikee.com/recall.