CPSC2018-11-27
Öhlins Recalls Bicycle Forks Sold on Specialized Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
A-pro Tech Co., Ltd, of Taiwan
Hazard
The air cartridge can abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer for a free repair of the front fork.
Sold at
Bicycles sold at authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from January 2016 through September 2018. Öhlins bicycle forks sold as aftermarket accessories through authorized Specialized retailers, independent retailers, including Jenson USA, Fanatik Bike Co. and online at www.backcountry.com for between about $1,000 and $1,250.
Affected count
About 5,400 (In addition, about 550 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firms have received four reports in the United States of the air cartridge abruptly springing out of the fork stanchion tube, including a report of a bruised shoulder and a broken rib.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Front air Suspension Bicycle Forks
Consumer contact
Öhlins at 877-922-3877 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ohlins.com and click on “Recall” for more information or Specialized Bicycle at 800-722-4423 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com and click on “SAFETY NOTICES” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Ohlins-Recalls-Bicycle-Forks-Sold-on-Specialized-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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