Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 13185 · May 8, 2013 · Surly Bikes
975
units affected
975
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13185
- Date
- May 8, 2013
- Company
- Surly Bikes
- Units affected
- 975
- Product
- Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Surly Pugsley 100mm and 135mm bicycle forks made of tubular chromoly steel. "Surly" is printed on both legs of the fork. "Pugsley" is printed on the fork's packaging and on the frame of bikes with the recalled forks. Surly Pugsley 100mm bicycle forks were sold individually only. They are black, have triple water bottle mounts on each side, rack/fender mounts on the top and bottom and have date code 2012 03 20 stamped on the steerer tube. Surly Pugsley 135mm bicycle forks were sold individually and as part of 2013 model year complete bicycles. The 135mm forks are black, yellow or red and are stamped with date code 2012 06 19 on the steerer tube. Model number FK3175, FK3181 or FK0706 is printed on the packaging for forks sold individually. Surly Pugsley bicycle models FM3110-3114, FM3175-79, BK3110-14 and BK3175-79 were sold with the recalled forks as original equipment. The bicycle's model number is printed on the bicycle's packaging.
What can happen
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Surly bicycle fork and contact a Surly dealer for a free inspection and replacement or a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Surly Bikes has received one report of a fork bending above the disc brake mount. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide and on various websites from May 2012 through February 2013 for about $100 individually or on Surly Pugsley bicycles for about $1,750.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled surly pugsley bicycle forks?
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Surly bicycle fork and contact a Surly dealer for a free inspection and replacement or a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard 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.