BMC Alpenchallenge Bicycles (BMC) – Fork Breaking Hazard (2014)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks. The hazard is: The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recall involves certain models of Alpenchallenge, Urbanchallenge and Masschallenge bicycles equipped with full carbon Aprebic bike forks model ACC-A704DN50B. The fork model number is printed behind the top arch. Specific bicycle models included in the recall are Alpenchallenge AC01 105 Tiagra, Alpenchallenge AC01 Rival, Masschallenge MC01 Team and the Urbanchallenge UC01 Alfine 11. Both the Alpenchallenge and Urbanchallenge bicycles include the 2012 and 2013 model years. The Masschallenge bicycle includes model year 2012. The model year is printed on the top tube of the bike. The bicycles come in black and yellow, or black and red color combinations.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026