BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The recall was published on March 13, 2025, under CPSC Recall Number 25177. The recall is limited to bicycles and framesets equipped with a V5 fork. The manufacturer is BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland. The importer is BMC USA Corporation, of Scotts Valley, California. The products were manufactured in Taiwan. About 1,300 units are affected in the United States.

2. Affected Products
The recalled products are BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The brand name “BMC” is printed on the downtube. The bicycles and framesets were sold in the following colors: Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black, and Stone Grey. Only units with a V5 fork are affected by this recall and require a replacement fork. The products were sold at authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide and online from July 2022 through February 2025. The retail price range was between $4,500 and $12,000. Specific model numbers or UPCs are not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use. This condition poses a fall hazard. According to the recall notice, BMC has received two reports of the V5 fork steerers separating from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles. Consumers should contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. The recall notice states that BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly. No other consumer actions are specified in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free replacement of the fork. Consumers are to receive a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks from an authorized BMC dealer. No refund or other remedy option is listed in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email at kaius-fork-recall-USA@BMC-Switzerland.com. Additional information is available online at www.bmc-switzerland.com/pages/platform/kaius-01-voluntary-recall or at www.BMC-Switzerland.com by clicking on “Learn More” under the “Voluntary Recall for Inspection” banner at the top of the webpage. A related recall notice is also available from Health Canada at recalls-rappels.canada.ca.

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