CPSC2005-03-11
CPSC, CF Roark Welding & Engineering Announce Recall of Bicycle Frames
CF Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc., of Brownsburg, Ind.
Hazard
The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should inspect their bicycle frame immediately for a crack in the chain stay bridge area or return the bicycle frame to Roark for inspection. Contact Roark for shipping or delivery instructions, at Roark's expense. The company will offer a $100 discount on their "frame refreshment program," as an incentive for consumers who have their bicycle frame inspected by Roark. Bicycle frames that exhibit a crack in the chain stay bridge area will either be repaired or replaced at no cost to the consumer.
Sold at
Direct Web site sales, from January 1997 through December 2004, for between $1,975 and $2,175.
Affected count
422
Injuries reported
Roark has received nine reports of bicycle frames cracking, but no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Titanium bicycle frame for road bicycles
Consumer contact
Call Roark toll-free at (800) 556-3163 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-CF-Roark-Welding--Engineering-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-FramesDon't want to check this manually?
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