CPSC2016-11-01
Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Fox Factory, Watsonville, Calif.
Hazard
The bicycle's rear shock absorber outer sleeve can rupture, allowing the sleeve to come in contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall and injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled rear shock absorbers and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair. Consumers unable to return their bicycles should contact Fox for instructions on receiving a free repair.
Sold at
Independent bike stores nationwide, online at Jenson USA, Pro Bike Supply, Universal Cycles, Go-ride.com and other online bike retailers from March 2015 through September 2016. The shocks were installed as original equipment on full-suspension mountain bikes and frames sold for between about $2,700 to $10,000 and sold individually as an aftermarket accessory for about $600.
Affected count
About 6,100 (in addition, about 1,200 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received seven reports of the shock absorber outer sleeve rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Mountain bike rear shock absorbers
Consumer contact
Fox toll-free at 855-360-3488 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@ridefox.com or online at http://ridefox.com/recall and click on the recall link for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Fox-Factory-Recalls-Mountain-Bike-Shock-Absorbers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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