CPSC, Cervélo Cycles Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
CPSC recall 03169 · announced July 31, 2003 · CervÉlo Cycles · 317 units affected
The product
The recall involves "Wolf" all-carbon road bike forks with a 1-inch diameter threadless steer tube. The bicycle forks were sold with 2003 model Soloist Team and Super Prodigy bicycles and framesets. A 17cm "Cervélo" logo is printed in white outlined letters on both fork legs.
The hazard
The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider.
What to do (per CPSC)
Return the bicycles with the recalled forks to the dealer where purchased or contact Cervélo's recall hotline to locate the nearest service dealer to receive a free replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None.
Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from April 2003 through July 2003, for about $3,000.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers should contact Cervélo Cycles toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CT.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.