Interesting news from Recall Land. The safety of Apple's iPhone 12 has come under scrutiny, as per findings from French regulatory authorities. Their testing revealed that this particular smartphone model did not comply with the legal limits set for radiation emissions. This news is notable not only for the reported safety issue, but perhaps even more so for the safety issues that went unreported.
I missed my deadline for writing this blog. ChatGPT was overloaded already for days, so I really had to write myself. So, let's continue where I ended my previous blog.
Wheels that come loose, brakes that don't work, seatbelts that don't tighten, and a wrong brake pedal that gets in the way when using the clutch. This is not about bicycle recalls but a selection of recent automotive safety issues that were categorized as 'serious risk' and therefore led to a product recall. It doesn't take much of an imagination to realise what can happen if your car loses a wheel, can't brake or doesn't have a properly working seatbelt while driving.
"The health care turmoil in the US is only temporary," Philips' CEO said in an interview in 2017. Today, Philips itself seems to be in its worst turmoil ever. The company is recalling millions of medical devices due to the breakdown of foam (PE-PUR) used in the Philips Respironics ventilators and other medical devices, causing serious potential health risks.
In the music world, a contract for live concerts typically has an appendix, also known as a 'rider', that includes all kinds of very detailed technical and practical rules and demands of a band. Some bands are known for adding insane or absurd requests to a rider - rock band Van Halen was one of them. Their wish list included "M&M's (WARNING: ABSOLUTELY NO BROWN ONES!)". Their contract further stipulated the following: "There will be no brown M&M's in the backstage area, upon pain of forfeiture of the show, with full compensation".
There are two types of people: those who have seen the movie Inglorious Basterds and those who have seen it more than once. If you have not yet seen the movie, please look the other way or close your eyes. I will let you know when you can continue reading again.
MUEHLTAL, Germany - All Packster 70 cargo bikes will have to be taken back to Riese & Müller's production site. The German manufacturer also calls for an immediate riding stop of the Packstar 70.
The front rack installed on some Cannondale Treadwell bicycles proved not to be safe. Cannondale has received a few reports of issues with the bolts that attach the front rack installed on the Treadwell EQ (regular bicycle) and the Treadwell Neo EQ (e-bike) that caused the rack to become detached from the bicycle and abruptly stop the front wheel, creating a fall and injury hazard.
CHICAGO, USA - Late last month SRAM has started a recall in the United States and Canada of its i-Motion 3 internal gear hubs with coaster brakes. The problem that triggered the recall is with the brakes in the gear hubs which can fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider. SRAM has received five reports of brake failure, resulting in one minor injury to a rider.
MORGAN HILL, USA - Specialized Bicycle Components announced a voluntary recall of specific 'Roubaix', 'Ruby', 'Diverge' and 'Sirrus' road models. They are specified with the brand's own innovative front damping system 'Future Shock'. While Future Shock itself isn't the problem it's the clamping collar around the top of the steerer tube.
LILLE, France - Decathlon detected a front mudguard defect on its B'Twin B'Original bikes sold between January 2016 and 31 August 2018. The French retail giant issued a voluntary recall in several countries including France, United Kingdom, Germany and the Netherlands
Lazer Sport found out that in some cases, certain Blade, Magma, Elle and Jade bicycle helmets sold since January 2015 do not pass roll-off tests under the CE or CPSC standards. As a result, in rare circumstances, the strap anchorage may detach
LEIDEN, the Netherlands - IKEA issued a precautionary recall for all Sladda bicycles sold worldwide. According to a company statement,
ST JEAN DE SOUDAIN, France - Red Motion issued a voluntary recall of its BAM City handlebars. According to Red Motion, "the handlebars pose a risk of breakage despite its compliance with current ISO 4210 standard for city/trekking bicycles."
CHICAGO, USA - SRAM issued a voluntary recall for its Avid SD7 bicycle mechanical rim brake for the North American market. SRAM
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Merida announces the recall of selected 2017 Scultura carbon forks as they might break under stress. On this recall the bike maker states, "The carbon steerer of the forks is not able to withstand the stresses and strains it will be exposed to. Under intensive use, the steerer underneath the clamp of the stem and spacers can develop fractures which can lead to a complete collapse of the fork."
MONTREAL, Canada - GT issued a voluntary global recall due to a potential issue with handlebars on a limited number of bicycles.
VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ, France - Decathlon issued a recall for the Rockrider 520 and 540 MTB. The bikes affected have been sold between 1 October 2016 and 6 March 2017 and were assembled at Decathlon's supplier in Portugal.
Decathlon issued a voluntary recall for a full line of ladies e-bikes due to breaking frames. The e-bikes included in this recall were distributed between
Look Cycle International is recalling and replacing its Aerostem handlebar clamps. The company says to have identified, "A few isolated cases of corrosion
Winora Group's sports premium brand Haibike issued a voluntary recall of its Bosch equipped Xduro e-performance bikes. The recall includes models Race,
