Safety Recalls for the United Kingdom available on the Web
Raleigh / Triumph BMX Bikes
RALEIGH WOLF / RALEIGH ACE PICK / TRIUMPH REACT BMX BIKES
A defect has been detected
on the handlebar stem fitted on the above BMX bikes.
The welded joint between the stem column and the stem handlebar clamp may
show signs of fatigue over time and crack causing the lower section of the
stem clamp to come away from the stem column resulting in loss of control
of the bike.
As a precautionary measure, they are recalling the above bikes to allow new stems to be fitted. It is only these models affected in this recall as they share a common stem.
No other Raleigh or Triumph bikes are affected
A new stem will be available
week commencing 10th December 2007 and They ask you to contact them using
the following web link where you will be able to register your bike.
Your registration will trigger an automated instruction to your local selected
Raleigh bike retailer, who will conduct this rework on their behalf for you
free of charge.
Registration link www.raleigh.co.uk/recall or if you do not have internet access then please call them on 01773 532691 and we will help with your registration.
You must stop using the bike immediately and contact us as detailed above.
If you purchased one of these bikes from either Argos or Halfords please do not return your bike to them. These outlets will not be handling this rework. They have arranged for mechanics to conduct this rework for you at your local Raleigh bike retailer via their registration process.
They
sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your co-operation.
Source :- The National Press
28th November 2007