Bicycles and Framesets Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Manufactured by Open Cycle

Recall number

23168

Title

Bicycles and Framesets Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Manufactured by Open Cycle

Recall date

2023-03-30T00:00:00

Manufacturers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Open Cycle AG, of Switzerland"}]

Made in

[{"Country":"N/A"}]

Importers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Messingschlager USA LLC., dba Cycle Force, of Ames, Iowa"}]

Distributors

[]

Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.opencycle.com from November 2021 through February 2023 for between $5,000 and $8,300."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"Open Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar bicycles","NumberOfUnits":"About 270","Type":""}]

UPCs

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Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local bicycle dealer to schedule free installation of the repair kit. The repair kit includes a hydraulic brake hose/line, and a new frame insert for the rear brake hose and rear shift cable."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"Open Cycle has received two reports of Campagnolo brake hoses becoming damaged. No injuries have been reported."}]

Description

This recall involves Open Cycle-branded bicycles, models U.P. Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar; and all Open Cycle framesets using a Campagnolo hydraulic rear disc brake. They were sold in matte black, blue, gray, orange or a custom color. Only bicycles and framesets with Campagnolo hydraulic brakes and hoses are included in this recall. The "OPEN" logo is located on the top of the downtube and the model name on the top of the top tube, near the seat tube.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Bicycles-and-Framesets-Recalled-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Open-Cycle

Last published

2023-03-30T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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