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Product Recall
Breezer Recalls Downtown Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Pedals Can Come Off
Downtown 3-Dark Green
Breezer Downtown Bicycles
Recall Date: August 11th, 2015
Type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Units: About 1,700
Hazards: The bicycle pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return then to a Breezer dealer for a free pedal replacement.
Description
This recall involves Breezer Bicycles models Downtown 3, Downtown 3-ST, Downtown 8, Downtown 8-ST, Downtown EX and Downtown EX-ST. The main frame is made of steel and has either a single or dual water bottle mount, and the wheel sets are aluminum. The bicycles come in eight different sizes and a variety of gloss colors, including candy apple, chartreuse, chocolate, dark blue, dark green, shale and slate. The model is printed on the top tube of the bicycle.
Images:
Downtown 3-Dark Green
Downtown 3-ST-Grey
Downtown 8-Dark Blue
Downtown 8-ST-Dark Grey
Downtown EX Color Option 1-Dark Grey
Downtown EX Color Option 2-Dark Brown
Downtown EX-ST Color Option 1-Red
Downtown EX-ST Color Option 2-Yellow
Consumer Contact:
Advanced Sports International toll-free at (888) 286-6263 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.breezerbikes.com, click on “Recall Notices” in the bottom left corner of the homepage and choose “Downtown Pedal Recall” for more information.Injuries:
The firm has received 12 reports of pedals separating from the spindle. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Authorized Breezer Bicycles dealers nationwide from July 2014 through May 2015 for about $450 to $650.
Importers:
Advanced Sports International, of Philadelphia, Pa.
