PNW Components Recalls Aluminum Alloy Bicycle Pedals Due to Crash Hazard
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Summary: PNW Components, Inc., of Seattle, Washington is recalling Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals. Reason: The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
What is being recalled
Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals
Why
The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
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.
How serious is it
CPSC does not assign severity classes. Read the hazard and injury details above.
Where it was sold
Sold in the United States at Independent bicycle dealers and online at PNWComponents.com, REI.com, Backcountry.com and JensonUSA.com from June 2025 through November 2025 for about $160 per pair.
How to tell if yours is affected
No lot or model codes were published. Match the product description above.
What to do
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. Replace
Contact: PNW Components, Inc. at 833-902-3381 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at info@pnwcomponents.com or online at https://www.pnwcomponents.com/pages/voluntary-recall-loam-pedal-gen-2 or www.pnwcomponents.com and click the Recall link in the footer.
Recall facts
| Recall number | 26180 |
| Category | Consumer product |
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) |
| Severity | Not classified |
| Status | Announced |
| Recall started | January 8, 2026 |
| Reported | January 9, 2026 |
| Company | PNW Components, Inc., of Seattle, Washington |
| Company location | Taiwan |
| Quantity | About 1,200 |
| Sold at | Independent bicycle dealers and online at PNWComponents.com, REI.com, Backcountry.com and JensonUSA.com from June 2025 through November 2025 for about $160 per pair. |
| Injuries reported | The firm has received four reports of the pedal axle cracking and detaching from the crank. No injuries have been reported. |
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