Ritchey Design carbon bicycle forks recalled for loose crown hole insert creating fall hazard
What this means
The metal insert in the front crown hole of Ritchey carbon bicycle forks can come loose. If this happens, an attached accessory can fall onto the front wheel, potentially causing the rider to crash.
- Stop using affected bicycles immediately.
- Check the front crown hole (above the front wheel) for any attached racks or accessories.
- Register at https://ritcheylogic.com/support/recall for a free closure kit and instructions.
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The agency's original wording
The alloy insert located in the front crown hole of the carbon fork can come loose, causing an accessory to fall off and land on the bike's front wheel, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall and crash hazard.
Consumers are asked to stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled fork immediately. Please inspect the front crown hole for any attached racks or accessories. The threaded hole located above the front wheel should be closed immediately. Consumers should register at https://ritcheylogic.com/support/recall to receive a free Ritchey Fork Crown Hole Closure Kit with instructions. All carbon bicycle forks with crown mounting holes are included in the recall.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Ritchey-Design-Recalls-Carbon-Bicycle-Forks-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-and-Crash-HazardsWant us to check the next one for you?
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