BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 23, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 10196
Date of Record: 2025-03-13

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The recall was announced on March 13, 2025. The recall is due to a fall hazard associated with the fork steerer tube. The recall notice states that only bicycles and framesets with a V5 fork are affected and require a replacement fork.

2. Affected Products
The recalled products are BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The brand name “BMC” is printed on the downtube of the bicycle. The affected units were sold in the following colorways: Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black, and Stone Grey. The recall specifically applies to units equipped with a V5 fork.

Approximately 1,300 units are affected in the United States. The products were sold at authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide and online from July 2022 through February 2025. The retail price range for the bicycles was between $4,500 and $12,000. The products were manufactured in Taiwan. The importer is BMC USA Corporation, of Scotts Valley, California. The manufacturer is BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland.

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 to the rider. 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 in connection with this issue.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled bicycles. The recall notice states that consumers should contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. The recall notice also indicates that BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a free replacement of the fork. Consumers are entitled to a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks at an authorized BMC dealer.

6. Contact Information
Consumers can contact BMC USA for more information using the following methods:
– Toll-free telephone: 888-262-7755, available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.
– Email: kaius-fork-recall-USA@BMC-Switzerland.com
– Website: www.bmc-switzerland.com/pages/platform/kaius-01-voluntary-recall
– Website: www.BMC-Switzerland.com, click on “Learn More” under the “Voluntary Recall for Inspection” banner at the top of the webpage.

Additional Information
Not specified in the recall notice.

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