PNW Components recalls Loam Pedal Gen 2 bicycle pedals because the axle can crack and the pedal can come off
The pedal axle can crack, which can make the pedal detach from the crank and cause the rider to fall, and the company has had four reports of axles cracking and pedals coming off, with no injuries reported.
What to do
Stop using the Loam Pedal Gen 2 right away and contact PNW Components for free replacement axles once they are available. In the meantime, the company is giving owners the Range Pedal free of charge.
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Recall details
- Product
- Loam Pedal Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals
- Hazard
- The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- Injuries
- The firm has received four reports of the pedal axle cracking and detaching from the crank. No injuries have been reported.
- Units
- About 1,200
- Where sold
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace
- Notice last updated
- January 9, 2026
- Recall date
- January 8, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
PNW Components Recalls Aluminum Alloy Bicycle Pedals Due to Crash Hazard
- 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. Remedy options: Replace.
- Injuries
- The firm has received four reports of the pedal axle cracking and detaching from the crank. No injuries have been reported.
- Number of units
- About 1,200
- Sold at
- 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.
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