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PNW Components Recalls Aluminum Alloy Bicycle Pedals Due to Crash Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #26180
PNW Components Recalls Aluminum Alloy Bicycle Pedals Due to Crash Hazard
PNW Components, Inc., of Seattle, Washington · Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals
Product Description
This recall involves the PNW Components Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy mountain bike pedal. These pedals were sold after market through online retailers and bicycle shops. The pedal is a platform style (non-clip) pedal and can be identified by a "Tectonic" logo laser etched onto the pedal body on the left corner, on the same side as the threaded axle. The pedals are available in black, silver, green, orange and purple.
Hazard
The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Loam Pedal Gen 2 and contact PNW Components to receive free replacement axles once they become available. In the interim PNW Components is providing consumers with the Range Pedal, free of charge. PNW Components will follow up with consumers regarding the replacement axle system, estimated to begin shipping out to customers on January 5, 2026.
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Reported Injuries
The firm has received four reports of the pedal axle cracking and detaching from the crank. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals on January 8, 2026. The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider. This recall covers about 1,200 and was initiated by PNW Components, Inc., of Seattle, Washington as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and receive a free replacement. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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