CPSC2017-06-16
Advanced Composites Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Advanced Composites Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
The fork leg can crack or become damaged, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle forks and send them back to Advanced Composites for an inspection. Advanced Composites will inspect the forks and provide a free replacement for defective forks including shipping costs.
Sold at
Independent bicycle frame builders from June 2015 through December 2015 for about $575 for the fork
Affected count
About 40
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a crack in a fork leg next to the disc brake tab. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Bicycle forks
Consumer contact
Advanced Composites at 800-417-1597 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.woundupcomposites.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Advanced-Composites-Recalls-Bicycle-Forks-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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