Haibike Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Hazard

The fork on the front wheel of the bicycles can rupture or break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Accell North America for a free repair.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

This recall involves Haibike XDURO Urban, Race and Superrace models of electric bicycles. The recalled bicycles have an aluminum frame, hydraulic disc brakes, and a lithium battery. The recalled bicycles have a letter/number combination ('HAERA' followed by at least three numbers and characters) printed on the front of the frame. Remove the battery to locate the letter/number combination on the frame. The following models are included in the recall. Model Model Year Color Letter/Number Haibike XDURO Urban 2014, 2015 Gray 'HAERA' followed by three numbers and characters Haibike XDURO Urban RC 2016 Gray Haibike XDURO Race 2014, 2015 Black Haibike XDURO Superrace 2014, 2015 Black Haibike XDURO Race S RX 2016 Gray Haibike XDURO Urban S RX 2016 White

Sold on

Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2014 through February 2017 for about $4,000.

Contact the company

Accell North America at 800-222-5527 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.haibike.com and click on "Current recalls" on the right side of the page for more information.