Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08368 · Aug 20, 2008 · Cervelo SA
5,800
units affected
5,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08368
- Date
- Aug 20, 2008
- Company
- Cervelo SA
- Units affected
- 5,800
- Product
- Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words "Wolf Superlite" and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters "SL" on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. There is a True Temper CRT™ logo on the inside of both fork legs. The recalled forks could have been included on the following bicycle models: R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon framesets and complete bicycles.
What can happen
The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cervélo has received 12 reports of forks cracking or breaking, resulting in one consumer suffering a broken wrist and another suffering minor abrasions.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2007 for about $475.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wolf sl carbon fiber bicycle forks?
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.
What is the hazard?
The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
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.