PNW Components Recalls Aluminum Alloy Bicycle Pedals Due to Crash Hazard

Company / brand

PNW Components, Inc., of Seattle, Washington

Product

Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals

Reason / hazard

The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

What to do (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.

Distribution / 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.

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.

Injuries

The firm has received four reports of the pedal axle cracking and detaching from the crank. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer 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.

Images

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