QBP Recalls WeThePeople BMX Bicycles and Cranksets Due to Fall Hazard

The recall involves WeThePeople Envy BMX bicycles and aftermarket ECLAT Aeon BMX cranksets. The Envy BMX bicycles have a 20.6 or 21 inch chromoly frame, painted dark gold. The bicycle bottom bracket has an "ENVY20.6" or "ENVY21" stamp. The ECLAT Aeon BMX cranksets are the gears at the front of the bicycle chain with pedals attached to the outer ends. The cranksets have a steel, two-piece construction. Printed on the left side of the spindle is ESS Eclat 22mm" and next to the pedal, on the crank arm is "Aeon." Printed on the inside of the crank arm is "Eclat Germany" followed by the crank arm length "170mm" or "175mm.". Recalled by Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. (QBP), of Bloomington, Minn.. Units affected: About 70 bicycles and about 170 cranksets (in addition, about 40 bicycles and about 40 cranksets were sold in Canada).

The left end of the bicycle crankset spindle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and cranksets and return to the store where purchased for a free inspection and free replacement spindle.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 29, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16023.