Personal Injury Law

80,000 Look Bicycle Pedals Recalled to Prevent Injuries

In the hopes of curtailing future bicycle injuries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Look Cycle voluntarily recalled approximately 80,000 KéO brand bicycle pedals. The San Jose, California company made this decision after it uncovered a defect in the structural composition of the bicycle pedal it distributes. Specifically, the steel axle inside the bicycle pedal has showed systematic weakness and a tendency to break, thus creating a hazard for any cyclist using the pedal. The recall can be found here.

After 14 reports of Look Cycle bicycle pedals breaking--seven of those cases resulting in injuries--the CPSC recommended that all users of the pedals discontinue use immediately and exchange the faulty pedals in hopes of avoiding injury. Because bicyclists are virtually unprotected on the road, bicyclists often suffer severe injuries from accidents. There is potential for product liability litigation in relation to this recall. If you have questions about the product recall discussed in this blog, contact Chris Hurley at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. at (312) 553-4900.

Full post as published by Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog on August 19, 2008 (boomark / email).