CPSC2013-05-08
Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Aprebic Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Hazard
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
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.
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.
Affected count
About 975
Injuries reported
Surly Bikes has received one report of a fork bending above the disc brake mount. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks
Consumer contact
Surly Bikes; toll-free at (877) 946-9333 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.surlybikes.com and click on the Safety Recall button for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Surly-Bikes-Recalls-Bicycle-ForksDon't want to check this manually?
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