Major warning as popular bikes sold in Ireland recalled due to injury risk as users advised to ‘stop using' immediately
The Competition and
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Numerous models have been pulled off shelves
Credit: CCPC
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The CCPC advised to bike users to stop using these models immediately
Credit: Lapierre
Some 19 models of the Lapierre Aircode DRS and Lapierre Xelius SL bikes have been pulled off shelves.
The CCPC said: "Product Safety Information notice on Lapierre Aircode DRS and Lapierre Xelius SL Bicycles.
"The risk reported to the CCPC is that of injuries. The aluminium shim may leave indentations on the fork steerer tube.
"Over time, these indentations could develop into cracks. This could cause the fork to fail during use, potentially leading to injuries.
Read more in Money
"Please note Lapierre Xelius SL3 bikes equipped with a Lapierre carbon cockpit are not affected."
The products were sold by the following: Cycle Superstore, The Hub For Life, Barrow Bikes ,Bike Clinic, Castle Cycles, McCarthy Cycles, Spun Cycles, Quay Cycles, Westport Bike Shop, Mikes Bikes, OE Bikes, The Bike Rack, KGC Cycles, Clarkes of Cavan, The Big Little Bike Shop, Barrys Bikes, Ring of Gullion Cycles and Hollingsworth Cycles.
LAPIERRE MODEL YEARS
The model years are the following:
E439 – AIRCODE DRS 5.0
LAANA – AIRCODE DRS 5.0
LAAPB – AIRCODE DRS 5.0 Di2
E441 – AIRCODE DRS 6.0
LABNA – AIRCODE DRS 6.0
LXAPB – XELIUS SL 5.0 Di2
E442 – AIRCODE DRS 7.0
LACNA – AIRCODE DRS 7.0
LXKPB – KIT CADRE XELIUS SL
E443 – AIRCODE DRS 8.0
LADNB – AIRCODE DRS 8.0
LXKPC – KIT CADRE XELIUS SL MINERAL GREY
041AIK – AIRCODE DRS FRAMESET
LAENC – AIRCODE DRS 9.0
041AIF – AIRCODE DRS FDJ FRAMESET
LAEND – AIRCODE DRS ALPINE SPECIAL EDITION
LAKNA – AIRCODE DRS FRAMESET
LAKNB – AIRCODE DRS FDJ FRAMESET
LXANA – XELIUS SL 5.0
LXBNA – XELIUS SL 6.0
LXCNA – XELIUS SL 7.0
LXCNB – XELIUS SL 7.0
LXDNA – XELIUS SL 8.0
LXENA – XELIUS SL 9.0
LXKNA – XELIUS SL FDJ FRAMESET
LXKNB – XELIUS SL FRAMESET
LXKNC – XELIUS SL 75th FRAMESET
The CCPC said that bike users should stop using these models immediately.
They added: "Owners of a bike should stop using it immediately and contact an authorised Lapierre dealer.
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"The dealer will check if your bike is affected and if so, replace the fork.
"You can also contact Lapierre by completing the online form or by emailing support.uk@lapierre.com."
Separately, an urgent warning has been issued to Irish parents after
The affected kids clothes, made by the brand Miss, were sold online through
Miss dresses, knitted top, shorts and headband outfits were included in the
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission alerted parents of the recall due to choking and strangulation concerns today.
The affected items have been found to feature excessively long decorative cords.
According to
The products do not meet the required
The affected products were sold online via retailer Next Retail Limited.
There are approximately 11 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
The brand is Miss and the item numbers are F83773, F83782, F83775, F83781 and F85623.
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A number of bikes have been urgently recalled due to injury fears
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