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Simplon Bicycles fitted with SwissStop Centerlock Adapter Sets safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Simplon Bicycles fitted with SwissStop Centerlock Adapter Sets 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.
17 identifiers listed for this notice.
Simplon Bicycles fitted with SwissStop Centerlock Adapter Sets
- Serial numberOn the rating label or a sticker on the product.
- 100015011022
- 100031010323
- 100057010423
- 100131011022
- 100140010423
- 100168010923
- 100172010623
- 100201010623
- 100234031023
- 100417031023
- 100576010523
- 100601010423
- 101328011222
- 101403011222
- 101408011222
- 101599011222
- 102063011222
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- January 2023 – December 2024
What to do now
Simplon Bicycles fitted with SwissStop Centerlock Adapter Sets 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.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2504-0045). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Simplon Bicycles fitted with SwissStop Centerlock Adapter Sets presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The product presents a risk of injuries, as the locking rings within the adapters can loosen over time and detach from the braking system. This could result in reduced or even no braking performance, which could lead to the rider falling from the bicycle and becoming injured.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme, and has contacted customers to arrange a free replacement adapter.
Advice to consumers
The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme, and has contacted customers to arrange a free replacement adapter.
Owners should stop using the product until the adapter has been replaced. Owners with queries concerning the corrective action should contact their registered dealer.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2504-0045
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Centerlock adapter sets manufactured by SwissStop and fitted to Simplon bicycles.
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Questions
Why has Simplon Bicycles fitted with SwissStop Centerlock Adapter Sets been reported?
Simplon Bicycles fitted with SwissStop Centerlock Adapter Sets 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 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?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
