Marzocchi Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury during Repair
Recall 09125 · Feb 10, 2009 · Marzocchi
70
units affected
70
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09125
- Date
- Feb 10, 2009
- Company
- Marzocchi
- Units affected
- 70
- Product
- Bicycle Forks
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled bicycle forks were sold for installation on mountain bikes. The recall involves certain 2008 model year 888RC3 and 888RC3WC suspensions with date codes beginning with T07D07, T07D08 and T07D09. The forks are white or black with red and black artwork on the legs.
What can happen
The suspension system on bikes with the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash. The forks can also expand forcefully if repair is attempted by the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycle forks immediately, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to repair the forks.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has eight reports of damaged forks outside the U.S., including a report of an injury from a fall.
- Sold at
- Various bicycle parts distributors and retailers nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for between $1,000 and $1,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycle forks?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycle forks immediately, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to repair the forks.
What is the hazard?
The suspension system on bikes with the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash. The forks can also expand forcefully if repair is attempted by the consumer, posing a risk of.
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.