Product recallOPSS
Brompton T-Line Bicycles recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Brompton T-Line Bicycles presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Brompton T-Line Bicycles
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- T-Line
- Serial numberOn the rating label or a sticker on the product.
- up to 2406070001
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- Produced before 21st June 2024
What to do now
Brompton T-Line Bicycles has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Contact Brompton or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2407-0119). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Brompton T-Line Bicycles presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
Affected bicycles present a risk of injuries as the handlebar support and fork can become misaligned under specific circumstances. This could result in the rider losing control of the bicycle and falling or crashing.
The affected products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
Owners of the T-Line model with a serial number up to 2406070001 should cease use immediately and visit the Brompton recall page for details on how to locate the serial number and use the serial number checker: https://www.brompton.com/legal/t-line-recall
If your bike is verified as affected, it will require a repair to increase the torque to 7Nm on the four steerer clamp hinge bolts. This can be performed for free through your local Brompton dealer, or at home, using a calibrated torque wrench (with step-by-step instructions available on the Brompton website).
Brompton are offering a £10 voucher to any customer who performs this job at home and registers this job as being completed through the form on the Brompton recall site linked above. Alternatively, any customer can visit their local authorised Brompton retailer to have this work performed at no cost.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2407-0119
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A two-wheeled folding bicycle with extending seat and handlebars.
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Questions
Why has Brompton T-Line Bicycles been recalled?
Brompton T-Line Bicycles has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model, serial number and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
