CPSC Recall in 2012: Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12145

Date: April 04, 2012

Product Name: 2010 through 2012 Model Year Bicycles

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 4,100

Incidents:

Public Bikes has received 24 reports of pedals cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Public Bikes & Gear in San Francisco and other Public Bikes dealers in 16 states nationwide and publicbikes.com from April 2010 through January 2012 for between $500 and $1,250.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan