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Product recall · CPSCJuly 9, 2015Serious
Öhlins Front Forks for Motocross Bikes
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The front fork can break or detach, posing a crash hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using motocross bikes with these front forks immediately and contact Öhlins for free replacement and installation of a new cartridge kit in the fork.
Who to contact: Öhlins USA at (800) 336-9029 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ohlinsusa.com and click on Important Safety Recall for more information.
The product
This recall involves Öhlins RXF 48 mm front bike forks for motocross bikes. The fork legs are yellow with a large white "Ö" and a small "TTX" on the front. The fork legs measure about 37 inches long. The following product and batch numbers are included in this recall and stamped on the silver-colored front fork bottom piece. Product Number Batch Number FGKT 1586 309632 FGHO 1596 309640 FGKT 1596 309628 FGKT 1596 138461
Details
- Units affected
- About 50
- Recall date
- July 9, 2015
- Brand
- Öhlins USA Inc., of Hendersonville, N.C.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Off-road bike stores nationwide from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $3,500.
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: “Öhlins Front Forks for Motocross Bikes Recalled by Öhlins USA Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)”
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