CPSC2007-10-23
Reynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
MacLean Quality Composites, d.b.a. Reynolds, of West Jordan, Utah
Hazard
The fork tips could separate from the fork legs, causing the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. This could pose a serious fall hazard to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled forks immediately and contact Reynolds for a free replacement fork.
Sold at
Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $500. The recalled forks were included in custom 2007 bicycle frame kits from the following manufacturers: Independent Fabrication, Litespeed, Lynskey Performance Designs LLC., Merlin, Parlee, Rock Lobster, Spectrum Cycles, Strong Frames and Vicious Cycles.
Affected count
About 330
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Reynolds UL Bicycle Forks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Reynolds toll-free at (866) 798-3040 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the company's Web site at www.reynoldscycling.com/recall or send an email to recall@reynoldscycling.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Reynolds-Recalls-Bicycle-Forks-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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