Kona Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16037 · Nov 17, 2015 · Kona
530
units affected
530
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16037
- Date
- Nov 17, 2015
- Company
- Kona
- Units affected
- 530
- Product
- Kona Wo bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves all 2014 Kona Wo bicycles with a charcoal black frame and silver decals. The word "Wo" is on the top tube of the frame and the word "Kona" is on the down tube of the frame and on the side of the seat.
What can happen
The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Kona or an authorized Kona dealer for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle fork.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kona has received one report of the bicycle fork breaking at the junction of the crown. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Kona dealers nationwide from September 2013 through July 2014 for about $1,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kona wo bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Kona or an authorized Kona dealer for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle fork.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle fork can crack or break, 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.