Product recall: Bike users warned as UK model poses safety risk - you could 'lose control and crash'
Cyclists have been issued a safety warning
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Brompton has issued an urgent safety recall for its T-Line bicycles. Due to an issue with the bikes, riders risk "losing control of the bicycle and falling or crashing".
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) warned users that the handlebar support and fork can become misaligned under specific circumstances.
Brompton T-Line Bicycles (2407-0119)
Type: Hobby/Sports Equipment - Folding Bicycle
Brand: Brompton
Model: T-Line
Affected Serial Numbers: up to 2406070001
Production Period: Produced before June 21, 2024
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Product Description: A two-wheeled folding bicycle with extending seat and handlebars
Riders risk 'losing control of the bicycle and falling or crashing'
OPSS
Brompton shared that there had been 15 reports relating to this issue, although no reports of injury.
Affected bikes (including all T-Line models with serial numbers up to 2406070001) fail to meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Owners have been advised to "cease using [their T-Line bicycles] immediately" while the safety issue is addressed.
Britons can verify if their bicycle is impacted by visiting Brompton's dedicated recall webpage.
The recall website can be found at brompton.com/legal/t-line-recall, where owners can input their serial numbers for verification.
Brompton is offering two repair options to address the safety concern.
Owners can visit their local authorised Brompton dealer for a free repair service.
Alternatively, customers can perform the repair at home by following step-by-step instructions available on Brompton's website.
The repair involves increasing the torque to 7Nm on the four steerer clamp hinge bolts, which requires a calibrated torque wrench.
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PA IMAGESAs an incentive for DIY repairs, Brompton is offering a £10 voucher to customers who complete the work themselves and register the completion through the recall website form.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2407-0119
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product recalls should always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety. Recently, Britons were warned that several Matalan Christmas decorations have been pulled from shelves due to a "choking risk".
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