Name of Product: BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets
Hazard: The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: March 13, 2025
Units: About 1,300
Description: This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The bikes and framesets were sold in Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black and Stone Grey colors. The brand BMC is printed on the downtube. Only bicycles and framesets with a V5 fork are affected by the recall and require a replacement fork.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents/Injuries: BMC has received two reports of the V5 fork steerers separating from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide and online from July 2022 through February 2025 for between $4,500 and $12,000.
Manufacturer(s): BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland
Importer(s): BMC USA Corporation, of Scotts Valley, California
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Recall number: 25-177
Fast Track Recall
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Consumer Contact: BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at kaius-fork-recall-USA@BMC-Switzerland.com, or online at www.bmc-switzerland.com/pages/platform/kaius-01-voluntary-recall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on “Learn More” under the “Voluntary Recall for Inspection” banner at the top of the webpage.
