PlainRecalls
CPSC Moderate Active

Canyon Recalls Mountain Bikes Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: October 10, 2018 Initiated: October 10, 2018 #19704

Product Description

This recall involves model year 2018 Canyon Spectral full-suspension mountain bikes with aluminum chainstays. The bicycle's chainstays are the aluminum tubes that run from the bottom bracket to the axle of the rear wheel. They were sold in black/red, black/blue, gray/orange, red, and black. Canyon is printed on the downtube. Spectral is printed on the top tube. The recalled women and men's mountain bikes have the following models numbers: M71 Spectral CF 9.0 PRO, M71 Spectral CF 8.0, M53 Spectral AL 6.0, M74 Spectral WMN CF 7.0, M50 Spectral WMN 6.0. The model number is printed in the purchase documents.

Reason for Recall

The chainstays can crack, which can lead to failure of the chainstay, rear wheel detachment and loss of control, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mountain bikes and contact Canyon to receive free replacement and installation of chainstays. Canyon is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 820
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Canyon-Recalls-Mountain-Bikes-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves model year 2018 Canyon Spectral full-suspension mountain bikes with aluminum chainstays. The bicycle's chainstays are the aluminum tubes that run from the bottom bracket to the axle of the rear wheel. They were sold in black/red, black/blue, gray/orange, red, and black. Canyon is printed on the downtube. Spectral is printed on the top tube. The recalled women and men's mountain bikes have the following models numbers: M71 Spectral CF 9.0 PRO, M71 Spectral CF 8.0, M53 Spectral AL 6.0, M74 Spectral WMN CF 7.0, M50 Spectral WMN 6.0. The model number is printed in the purchase documents.. Recalled by A&I Industries Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 820.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The chainstays can crack, which can lead to failure of the chainstay, rear wheel detachment and loss of control, posing a crash hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mountain bikes and contact Canyon to receive free replacement and installation of chainstays. Canyon is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 10, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19704.

Related Recalls

CPSC Moderate

Rear Bolts on Trek and Electra Electric Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Manufactured by Hyena

Hyena, Inc., of Taiwan · 2026-01-29
CPSC Moderate

R.X.Y Bicycle Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violates Mandatory Standard for…

Tanghexianjinyuanliyueshangmao Co., Ltd. (Tanghe County Jinyuan Liyue Commerce and Trade Co., Ltd.) dba R.X.Y, of China · 2026-01-15
CPSC Moderate

PNW Components Recalls Aluminum Alloy Bicycle Pedals Due to Crash Hazard

· 2026-01-08
CPSC Moderate

TopHomer Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Drowning Hazards; Violat…

Guangzhoushuoshenghaoyikejiyouxiangongsi, dba TopHomerUS, of China · 2025-12-18
CPSC Moderate

TREK Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fall or Crash Hazard

· 2025-12-11

Explore Related Data

Vehicle Safety → Drug Information →