Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT—Electric bicycles recalled for crash and injury hazards, (Mar 20, 2019)

By Colleen Kave, J.D.

Company warns that the bicycle stem can break.

myStromerUSA Corporation, of Vista, California, doing business as Stromer, a subsidiary of myStromer AG, has recalled around 195 Stromer ST5 electric bicycles because the bicycle stem can break, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 19-729, March 19, 2019).

Incidents and injuries. myStromer has received one report of a stem breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Product description. This recall involves all Stromer ST5 pedal-assist electric bicycles. They were sold in a black or gray aluminum frame. The e-bikes have hydraulic disc brakes, an integrated lithium battery located inside the down tube, a motor on the rear hub, and a three-button switch on the handlebars. "Stromer" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle frame and on the seat and chain guard. "ST5" is printed on the down tube. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) TBNST5S700SJA0001 through TBNST5S700SKF0065 is etched on the bottom of the right-side chainstay.

These electric bicycles, which were manufactured in Switzerland, were sold exclusively at Stromer authorized dealers nationwide from April 2018 through February 2019 for about $10,000.

Remedy. Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and take them to an authorized Stromer dealer for a free repair. myStromer is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Customer contact. For more information, customers may contact myStromer at 800-819-4262 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Saturday and Sunday; via email at [email protected]; or online www.stromerbike.com and click on "Recalls."

Companies: myStromerUSA Corp., d/b/a Stromer, a subsidiary of myStromer AG

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