Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure
Recall 09234 · Jun 2, 2009 · Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI)
260
units affected
260
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09234
- Date
- Jun 2, 2009
- Company
- Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI)
- Units affected
- 260
- Product
- 2005 Novara Trionfo Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves 2005 Novara Trionfo bicycles with Aprebic carbon fiber forks. The bicycles are blue and white with black forks, and have the name "Novara" printed on the bars.
What can happen
The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to an REI retail store for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of forks separating causing riders to fall. Injuries reported include a fractured clavicle, broken teeth, facial damage and head injuries.
- Sold at
- REI retail stores nationwide from January 2005 through August 2006 for between $720 and $1,900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2005 novara trionfo bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to an REI retail store for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.