Bicycles Recalled by Wilier Triestina Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Fork's Steerer Tube Can Break
Recall 13075 · Dec 18, 2012 · Wilier Triestina USA LLC
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13075
- Date
- Dec 18, 2012
- Company
- Wilier Triestina USA LLC
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Izoard XP Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Wilier Triestina model Izoard XP bicycles or framesets that were sold with carbon/alloy forks with serial numbers between LH0001 and LH4000. The serial number is located on the steerer tube of the fork, around six inches from the crown. Bicycles purchased before January 2012 are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The bicycle fork's steerer tube can break while in use, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and have an authorized Wilier bicycle dealer check for the serial number on the fork and, if it is included in the recall, the dealer will install a new Izoard replacement fork at no charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2012 through October 2012 for about $2,600 for the bicycle.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled izoard xp bicycles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and have an authorized Wilier bicycle dealer check for the serial number on the fork and, if it is included in the recall, the dealer will install a new Izoard replacement fork at no charge.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle fork's steerer tube can break while in use, 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.