Category archives for: Bicycle News

Driver in Bicycle Accident Sentenced to 31 Months for Illegal Re-Entry

The garbage truck driver in a July 2008 fatal collision with a bicyclist in Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 31 months in prison for illegally re-entering the United States after being removed because he was convicted of an aggravated felony. Neil H. MacBride, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Enrique M. [...]

Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

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. Name of Product: 2011 Model Year Anthem Giant Bicycles [...]

Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard

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. Name of Product: Bicycles with 2010 EC90 Zero seat [...]

The Hive Recalls Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes for Repair

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. Name of Product: Revl carbon bicycle brakes Units: About [...]

Reston Century Bicycle Tour Will Impact Traffic In Leesburg

The annual Reston Century Bicycle Tour, a 100-mile bicycle ride that begins at Reston Town Center and travels through Leesburg and Western Loudoun County, will take place on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Riders are scheduled to leave Reston Town Center at approximately 7:00 a.m., with the first riders expected to reach Leesburg at 7:30 a.m. [...]

Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front Fork Failure

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. Name of product: Eastside Fix Bicycle Forks Units: About [...]

Niner Bikes Recalls Bicycle Frame Due to Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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. Name of Product: Bicycle frame Units: About 750 Manufacturer: Niner Bikes of North Hollywood, California Hazard: A welding deficiency [...]

Spring Bicycling Safety Tips

Bicycles remain associated with more childhood injuries than any other consumer product except the automobile. Wearing a properly fitted bicycle helmet reduces the risk of brain injury by approximately 90 percent. A bicycle is considered a vehicle.  Learn the rules of the road and obey all traffic laws: Ride on the right side of the [...]

Civia Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Civia Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Hyland Bicycles and Carbon Bicycle Forks Units: About 800 Importer: Civia Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn. Hazard: The [...]

Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports for Stem Failure

Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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. Name of Product: Bicycles with EA30 Stems Units: About [...]

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