Loam Pedals Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

PNW Components recalled its Loam Pedal Gen 2 on January 8, 2026, when the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published its recall notice. The pedal axle can crack, letting the pedal detach from the crank and creating a fall hazard. The recall covers only the Loam Pedal Gen 2. PNW Components sold about 1,200 of the pedals in the United States and about 45 more in Canada. Jersey’s notice does not publish a unit count. US and Canada riders should stop using the pedals and contact PNW Components for a free replacement axle. Jersey owners should return their pedals to the distributor for a refund. No regulator has marked the recall closed.

Latest Loam Pedal Gen 2 Recall Updates

March 18, 2026: Jersey Publishes Its Own Recall Notice

Jersey’s States of Jersey product-safety register posted a recall notice for the Loam Pedal Gen 2[1]. It is the newest of the three regulator notices found for this recall. The notice tells island consumers to stop using the pedals right away. It also tells them to return the pedals to their distributor for a refund, rather than wait for the U.S. replacement-axle process.

January 21, 2026: Health Canada Posts a Matching Recall

Health Canada published its own recall notice covering the Loam Pedal Gen 2[2]. The notice covers about 45 units sold in Canada from July 2025 to November 2025, the same axle-cracking hazard as the U.S. recall. As of January 14, 2026, the agency had received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. The company offered Canadian owners the same free replacement axle available in the United States.

January 8, 2026: CPSC Announces Recall No. 26-180

CPSC announced Recall No. 26-180 on January 8, 2026, covering about 1,200 Loam Pedal Gen 2 units in the United States. Four reports described the axle cracking and detaching from the crank, with no injuries reported. PNW Components began offering a free replacement axle and an interim free Range Composite Pedal[3]. Customers can start the process using PNW Components’ online claims form.

Which Loam Pedals Are Affected?

The recall covers one product, identified by these details:

• Loam Pedal Gen 2: PNW Components’ aluminum alloy mountain bike pedal, sold in black, silver, green, orange, and purple, each marked with a laser-etched “Tectonic” logo on the pedal body.
• Jersey SKU numbers: PD-LM2-TEC-BLK-BLK, PD-LM2-TEC-PNW-LT, PD-LM2-TEC-BLD-OR, PD-LM2-TEC-MSS-GR, and PD-LM2-TEC-FRT-SN, printed on the retail packaging sold outside the U.S. and Canada.

PNW Components sold the pedals through independent bike dealers and online at PNWComponents.com, REI.com, Backcountry.com, and JensonUSA.com from June to November 2025, at about $160 a pair. Its own recall notice confirms the same colors and SKU numbers.

Why Were the Loam Pedals Recalled?

PNW Components recalled the Loam Pedal Gen 2 because a small batch of axles had a defect in the heat-treatment process. That defect can let the pedal axle crack under normal riding load, producing the hazard described above. PNW Components could not tell which finished pedals held the defective axles, because spindle batches may have mixed during production. So the company recalled every Loam Pedal Gen 2 unit rather than only the ones confirmed affected. The four reported axle failures may represent about 0.16% of the Loam Pedal Gen 2 units PNW Components has sold worldwide so far. PNW Components designs the pedal in Seattle, Washington, and manufactures it in Taiwan.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

PNW Components has received four reports of a Loam Pedal Gen 2 axle cracking. Each report came from a rider in the United States. Each report said the pedal detached from the crank. None of the four reports described an injury to the rider. Health Canada, which tracks the same recall separately, said PNW Components had received no incidents or injuries in Canada as of January 14, 2026. Jersey’s recall notice does not report any incident count for pedals sold there. These figures reflect what each agency and PNW Components had logged when their notices were issued. They are not proof that the axle defect caused every report, and later reports could change the count.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who own a Loam Pedal Gen 2 should take the following steps:

1. Stop using the Loam Pedal Gen 2 right away and switch to a different pedal.
2. If you bought directly from PNW Components, wait for the company to contact you about a free replacement axle.
3. If you bought through a retailer, or have not heard from PNW Components, file a claim through PNW Components’ online claims form.
4. Ask about the interim free Range Composite Pedal to use until the replacement axle ships, if you live in the U.S. or Canada.
5. Outside the U.S. and Canada, including Jersey, return the pedal to your distributor for a refund instead of a replacement.
6. Contact PNW Components at 833-902-3381 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday) or info@pnwcomponents.com with questions about the recall.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Health Canada and Jersey’s product-safety regulator each issued their own recall notice for this pedal. Both cover the same axle-crack hazard as the U.S. action described above. See Latest Updates above for each notice’s date and figures. No other country’s recall covering the Loam Pedal Gen 2 has been reported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Other PNW Loam Pedals Affected by the Recall?

No, only the Loam Pedal Gen 2 is affected by this recall. PNW Components says the earlier Loam Gen 1 and the Range Composite Pedal use entirely different axle systems. Neither shares spindle batches with the recalled Loam Pedal Gen 2.

What Type of Pedal Is the Loam Pedal Gen 2?

The Loam Pedal Gen 2 is a platform-style, non-clip mountain bike pedal made of aluminum alloy, built by PNW Components. Riders press their shoe directly onto the pedal body instead of locking in a cycling cleat.

Is the Loam Pedal Gen 2 Recall Mandatory or Voluntary?

The Loam Pedal Gen 2 recall is voluntary, not mandatory. CPSC’s notice classifies it that way because the company chose to recall the pedal itself, after its own investigation identified the heat-treatment defect described above.

Is the Loam Pedals Recall Lawsuit Still Active?

Yes, the recall was still active as of September 28, 2026, though no lawsuit over the Loam Pedal Gen 2 has been filed. None of the three regulators (CPSC, Health Canada, and Jersey’s product-safety register) had listed it as closed by that date.

Can I File a Loam Pedals Recall Lawsuit?

You cannot file a Loam Pedals Recall Lawsuit yet: no lawsuit, class action, or MDL naming PNW Components or the Loam Pedal Gen 2 has been found. A recall does not automatically establish liability, and any legal claim would depend on an individual review by a lawyer.

Is the Loam Pedal Gen 2 Still Listed on PNW Components’ Website?

No, PNW Components’ own site does not currently show a Loam Pedal Gen 2 product page. Its “Loam” lineup lists only the Loam Carbon Handlebar and the Loam Lever Gen 2. Riders should contact PNW Components directly using the recall notice’s phone number or email for replacement details.

References

1. https://www.gov.je/stayingsafe/consumerprotection/productsafety/Pages/ProductRecallDetails.aspx?RecallId=2639
2. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/pnw-components-loam-pedal-gen-2-bicycle-pedals-recalled-due-fall-hazard
3. https://www.pnwcomponents.com/pages/voluntary-recall-loam-pedal-gen-2