BMC has issued a voluntary product recall of select BMC Teammachine SLR01 road bicycles and framesets because their carbon for steerers can can crack and break while in use, causing a rider to lose control and fall. BMC has received four reports of breakage and two reports of injuries related to this issue.
The recall is specifically for BMC Teammachine SLR01 DISC (disc brake) versions, model years 2018 and 2019; 2020 bikes are not affected. The recalled bikes and framesets were sold in red, green, grey, graphite, blue and aqua green. BMC is printed on the downtube. Affected models contain serial numbers starting with 8R17 and 8R18, followed by one letter and a four-digit code. The serial numbers are printed on the underside of the bottom bracket of the bicycle. Only bicycles and framesets with a FK6 fork require a replacement fork. Forks of type FK6N are not affected.
Affected Models Detailed:
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Model Year |
Model Name |
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2018
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Team |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC One |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Two |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Team Red |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Carbon Green |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Module Carbon Gray |
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2019
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Edition AXS (also called Ltd.) |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC One |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Two |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Three |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Four |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Race Grey |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Steel Blue |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Team Red |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Aqua Green |
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Teammachine SLR01 DISC Frameset Module Stealth (with Sticker Set) |
BMC's recall notice, issued in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, indicates about 930 affected units in the U.S. and Canada.
What to do next
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection / safety check and free replacement fork.
More recall information:
:: Recall Info on BMC's website.
:: Recall Notice on the CPSC website.
:: Recall Notice on the Health Canada website.
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