CPSC Recall in 2018: BMC Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2018.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-197

Date: August 01, 2018

Product Name: Timemachine 01 bicycles

Recall Description:

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 YearModel Description2018   Timemachine 01 ONE2018   Timemachine 01 TWO2018   Timemachine 01 THREE2018   Timemachine 01 Frameset2017   Timemachine 01 Red e-tap2017   Timemachine 01 Ultegra Di2

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 430

Incidents:

The firm has received four reports of fall incidents in the U.S., including one report of a broken finger.

Sold At:

Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from September 2016 through June 2018 for between $7,000 and $13,000.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan