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Brompton Bicycles P Line Models - Wheel Nut Replacement Programme — injuries risk

UK OPSSHigh riskInjuriesMay 17, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Brompton Bicycles P Line Models - Wheel Nut Replacement Programme — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Brompton Bicycles P Line Models - Wheel Nut Replacement Programme — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The affected units have been identified as presenting a risk of injuries as it’s possible to damage the thread of the front wheel nut during installation on some bikes. This could lead to the front wheel not securing correctly to the fork. The units do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

Brompton have launched a corrective action programme to replace affected wheel nuts. Further information can be found at the following link: https://www.brompton.com/p-line-wheel-nut-update .

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Brompton’s ‘P Line’ lightweight folding pedal bicycle.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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