Full Speed Ahead Crank Sets Recalled due to Reports of Injury

Washington, DCAbout 9,300 Full Speed Ahead BB30 Gossamer crank sets installed on numerous makers of bicycles are being recalled by Full Speed Ahead, of Woodinville, WA, because if the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. If this occurs, the non-drive arm can fall off the bicycle causing the rider to crash and suffer injuries.

Full Speed Ahead has received 11 reports of incidents, including two cases where injuries have been reported.

A crank set is the component of the bicycle that the chain and pedals attach to for pedaling. The recalled models are either painted black with "Gossamer" printed in white on the arm or white with "Gossamer" printed in black on the arm. There are two drive gears (referred to as "double") on the crank set. Complete information on the recalled products can be found through the link below.

The crank sets were sold assembled as standard original equipment on the bicycles listed, and were sold through independent bicycle retailers nationwide from February 2010 through October 2010.