Safety regulator, RockShox Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
Recall 01011 · Oct 12, 2000 · RockShox Inc.
220,000
units affected
220,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01011
- Date
- Oct 12, 2000
- Company
- RockShox Inc.
- Units affected
- 220,000
- Product
- 2001 Judy TT, Judy TT Special, Jett and Metro model RockShox bicycle forks
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
Only 2001 Judy TT, Judy TT Special, Jett and Metro model RockShox front suspension bicycle forks are included in this recall. They have serial numbers beginning with "01." The serial number can be found engraved on the back side of the fork's crown and on a bar code sticker attached to the fork's lower leg. "RockShox" and the model name are written on the bicycle forks. These forks were sold as original equipment on numerous brands and models of bicycles. These forks also were sold separately.
What can happen
The compression rods inside these forks can break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding bicycles with the recalled forks immediately, and return them to the bicycle dealer where purchased for inspection and repair if needed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- RockShox received 23 reports of compression rods in these forks breaking, and two reports of injuries. Injuries included a concussion, a sprained wrist, scrapes and bruises.
- Sold at
- These forks were sold as original equipment on numerous brands and models of bicycles. These forks also were sold separately. Bicycle dealers nationwide sold these forks with bicycles and separately, from July 2000 through October 2000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2001 judy tt, judy tt special, jett and metro model rockshox bicycle forks?
Consumers should stop riding bicycles with the recalled forks immediately, and return them to the bicycle dealer where purchased for inspection and repair if needed.
What is the hazard?
The compression rods inside these forks can break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly 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.