Safety regulator, Cervélo Cycles Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
Recall 03169 · Jul 31, 2003 · Cervélo Cycles Inc.
317
units affected
317
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03169
- Date
- Jul 31, 2003
- Company
- Cervélo Cycles Inc.
- Units affected
- 317
- Product
- Wolf Bicycle Forks
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall involves "Wolf" all-carbon road bike forks with a 1-inch diameter threadless steer tube. The bicycle forks were sold with 2003 model Soloist Team and Super Prodigy bicycles and framesets. A 17cm "Cervélo" logo is printed in white outlined letters on both fork legs.
What can happen
The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider.
The fix
Return the bicycles with the recalled forks to the dealer where purchased or contact Cervélo's recall hotline to locate the nearest service dealer to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from April 2003 through July 2003, for about $3,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wolf bicycle forks?
Return the bicycles with the recalled forks to the dealer where purchased or contact Cervélo's recall hotline to locate the nearest service dealer to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider.
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.