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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 6, 2009Serious
Bicycles with RockShox Bicycle Forks
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these forks immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement fork.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact SRAM at (800) 346-2928 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sram.com
The product
The recall involves RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks with steel steerer sold for installation on new bicycles. Only those forks manufactured between March 2008 and October 2008 with dates codes 09T8 through 42T8 are included in this recall. The date code is located on the back of the fork crown and on the lower leg. The RockShox Domain fork was installed on Transition Bottle Rocket bicycles, and may have been installed on Rocky Mountain Flatline 1, Rocky Mountain Slayer SS350, and Rocky Mountain Slayer SS396 bicycles.
Details
- Units affected
- About 175
- Recall date
- January 6, 2009
- Brand
- SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- One incident with a minor injury has been reported. Two other incidents without injury have been reported outside of the United States.
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from March 2008 through November 2008 for between $1,600 and $3,100.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bicycles with RockShox Bicycle Forks Recalled by SRAM LLC Due to Crash Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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