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KeO’ Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle

August 05, 2008 By: Rick Ankrum Category: Equipment, News

I use a pair of Look KeO Sprint pedals. The manufacture date is 2004 and 2005.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: KéO Bicycle Pedals

Units: About 80,000 (40,000 pairs)

Distributor: Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif.

Hazard: The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.

Incidents/Injuries: Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents with broken pedals, including 7 injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury.

link to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall information

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