Product Safety Information notice on Lapierre Aircode DRS and Lapierre Xelius SL Bicycles
Lapierre is recalling several models of Aircode DRS and Xelius SL bicycles due to a risk of injuries from potential fork failure. The aluminium shim may cause indentations on the fork steerer tube, which could develop into cracks over time.
- Brand
- Lapierre
- Product
- Aircode DRS and Xelius SL Bicycles
- Batch codes
- E439, E441, E442, E443, 041AIK, 041AIF, LAANA, LAAPB, LABNA, LXAPB, LACNA, LXKPB, LADNB, LXKPC, LAENC, LAEND, LAKNA, LAKNB, LXANA, LXBNA, LXCNA, LXCNB, LXDNA, LXENA, LXKNA, LXKNB, LXKNC
- What to do
- Owners of a bike should stop using it immediately and contact an authorised Lapierre dealer. The dealer will check if your bike is affected and if so, replace the fork.
- Publication date:20 July 2025
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.
| Model Year 2021 | Model Year 2022 | Model Year 2023 |
| 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 |
Please note Lapierre Xelius SL3 bikes equipped with a Lapierre carbon cockpit are not affected.
There are approximately 19 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
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 & Hollingsworth Cycles
What to do:
Owners of a bike should stop using it immediately and contact an authorised Lapierre dealer. 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.
For further information, please access the Lapierre alert.
View all product safety noticesFrequently asked questions
Is Aircode DRS and Xelius SL Bicycles being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. Lapierre is recalling several models of Aircode DRS and Xelius SL bicycles due to a risk of injuries from potential fork failure. The aluminium shim may cause indentations on the fork steerer tube, which could develop into cracks over time.
Why is Aircode DRS and Xelius SL Bicycles being recalled?
The recall relates to a other hazard. Lapierre is recalling several models of Aircode DRS and Xelius SL bicycles due to a risk of injuries from potential fork failure. The aluminium shim may cause indentations on the fork steerer tube, which could develop into cracks over time.
What should I do if I have this product?
Owners of a bike should stop using it immediately and contact an authorised Lapierre dealer. The dealer will check if your bike is affected and if so, replace the fork.
Which batches of Aircode DRS and Xelius SL Bicycles are affected?
The affected batch codes are: E439, E441, E442, E443, 041AIK, 041AIF, LAANA, LAAPB, LABNA, LXAPB, LACNA, LXKPB, LADNB, LXKPC, LAENC, LAEND, LAKNA, LAKNB, LXANA, LXBNA, LXCNA, LXCNB, LXDNA, LXENA, LXKNA, LXKNB, LXKNC.
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