CPSC2011-02-22
REI Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) dba Novara, of Kent, Wash.
Hazard
The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact their local REI store or the REI customer service center to arrange for a replacement fork to be installed free of charge.
Sold at
REI stores nationwide and at REI.com from November 2009 to November 2010 for between $600 and $900.
Affected count
About 160
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a steerer tube detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Novara Fusion Bicycles
Consumer contact
For more information, contact REI at (800) 426-4840 anytime or go to REI's website at http://www.rei.com/help/recall/index.html
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/REI-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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