CPSC recall 18197
Timemachine 01 bicycles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2018-08-01
On 2018-08-01 the CPSC announced a recall of Timemachine 01 bicycles by Bmc Switzerland Ag, citing variations in tire dimension, tire pressure, head set play and ride load, can result in insufficient space between the front wheel and downtube, posing a fall hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18197 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2018-08-01 |
| Published | 2018-08-01 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Bmc Switzerland Ag |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Timemachine 01 bicycles | This recall involves all model year 2017 and 2018 Timemachine 01 bicycles and model year 2018 Timemachine 01 framesets. The product is a road bike for triathlons and time trials. BMC is printed on the downtube. Timemachine 01 is printed in glossy black letters on the flat black top tube. The bikes were sold in red, yellow and black. Model Year Model Description 2018 Timemachine 01 ONE 2018 Timemachine 01 TWO 2018 Timemachine 01 THREE 2018 Timemachine 01 Frameset 2017 Timemachine 01 Red e-tap 2017 Timemachine 01 Ultegra Di2
Reason
Variations in tire dimension, tire pressure, head set play and ride load, can result in insufficient space between the front wheel and downtube, posing a fall hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/BMC-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
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