Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front Fork Failure
Recall 10293 · Jul 7, 2010 · Campus Cruisers
100
units affected
100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10293
- Date
- Jul 7, 2010
- Company
- Campus Cruisers
- Units affected
- 100
- Product
- Eastside Fix Bicycle Forks
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Campus Cruisers' Eastside Fix model bicycles. The single speed bicycle has an aluminum frame and fork. The bicycles were sold in royal blue with a white leather seat and white gel grips on the handlebars.
What can happen
The bicycle's front fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled front forks. Consumers can contact their local Campus Cruisers dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers who are not near an authorized dealer should contact Campus Cruisers for assistance.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of lateral cracks beneath the front fork's crown. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from March 2010 through May 2010 for about $450
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled eastside fix bicycle forks?
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled front forks. Consumers can contact their local Campus Cruisers dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers who are not near an authorized dealer should contact Campus Cruisers for assistance.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's front fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
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.