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Product recall · CPSCAugust 20, 2008Serious
Cervelo SA Bicycle Forks
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Cervélo toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cervelo.com/WolfSLRecall
The product
The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words "Wolf Superlite" and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters "SL" on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. There is a True Temper CRT™ logo on the inside of both fork legs. The recalled forks could have been included on the following bicycle models: R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon framesets and complete bicycles.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,800
- Recall date
- August 20, 2008
- Brand
- True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, of Guangzhou, China, Cervélo SA, of Switzerland
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Cervélo has received 12 reports of forks cracking or breaking, resulting in one consumer suffering a broken wrist and another suffering minor abrasions.
Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2007 for about $475.
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: “Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall 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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