CPSC2026-08-13PHYSICAL HAZARD
Ritchey Design carbon bicycle forks recalled for loose crown hole insert creating fall hazard
Ritchey Design carbon forks recalled for fall hazard risk
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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Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Who it affects
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold at
Performance Bike, Chico CA, Adrenaline Bikes, Orange CA, Excel Sports Boulder, Boulder, CO and other bicycle retailers nationwide and on-line including ritcheylogic.com from July 2024 through June 2026 for between $660 and $700 (individual carbon bicycle fork) and between $1,760 and $3,500 (bike frames with carbon bicycle forks).
Affected count
About 775
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of the alloy insert in the crown hole coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks
Consumer contact
Ritchey Design toll-free at 800-748-2439 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at ritcheydesign@ritcheylogic.com or online at https://ritcheylogic.com/support/recall or https://ritcheylogic.com/ and click on "Safety Recalls" at the top of the page to receive more information.
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-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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