Crash

Bicycles and Framesets Recalled Due to Crash Hazard; Manufactured by Open Cycle

Recalled 2023-03-30. Crash hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 270Units
2023-03-30Recall date
CrashHazard
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves Open Cycle-branded bicycles, models U.P. Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar; and all Open Cycle framesets using a Campagnolo hydraulic rear disc brake. They were sold in matte black, blue, gray, orange or a custom color. Only bicycles and framesets with Campagnolo hydraulic brakes and hoses are included in this recall. The "OPEN" logo is located on the top of the downtube and the model name on the top of the top tube, near the seat tube.
The hazard
The rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Injuries
Open Cycle has received two reports of Campagnolo brake hoses becoming damaged. No injuries have been reported.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local bicycle dealer to schedule free installation of the repair kit. The repair kit includes a hydraulic brake hose/line, and a new frame insert for the rear brake hose and rear shift cable.

The details

ProductsOpen Cycle UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar bicycles
Made byOpen Cycle AG
Imported byMessingschlager USA LLC., dba Cycle Force
Made inN/A
CPSC recall number23168
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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