CPSC Recall in 1994: CPSC & Bike Companies Recall Suspension Forks
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of its ongoing investigation of injuries associated with mountain biking, CPSC, and the following four companies are announcing the companies' voluntary recall of about 21,000 mountain bike suspension forks. The forks, which connect the front wheel to the main frame of a mountain bike, may crack, break, or separate, in various locations, depending on the make and model. With a broken suspension fork, riders can lose control of the bike, fall, and seriously injure themselves. Since the summer of 1994, CPSC has received at least 25 reports of bike accidents from suspension forks that broke, cracked, or separated, resulting in 8 injuries. The following companies are participating in this recall: COMPANY MAKE/MODEL DISTRIBUTION DATES PROBLEM Marzocchi Suspension Ctr. Valencia, CA (800) 227-5579 XC50,XC51,XC250, XC400, XC500 1992-1993 7,000 sold Fork crowns may break or fracture. Girvin Inc. Woonsocket, RI (800) 447-3824 Fastrax forks on Proflex Arcadia 454/554 5/93-12/93 2,239 sold Loss of steering from adhesive in fork crown and steer tube. Specialized Bicycle Components Morgan Hill, CA (800) 214-1468 Future Shock FS 9/91-11/93 12,500 sold Stanchion tubes separate from fork crown. Answer Products Inc. Valencia, CA (800) 423-0273 Manitou 2 & M Sport 7/92-12/92 1,000 sold Fork crowns crack or break. CPSC and the companies urge consumers to stop using bicycles that have these suspension forks immediately and contact the manufacturer or a local authorized dealer. Owners of recalled suspension forks will receive instructions for repairing or replacing the forks.
The forks, which connect the front wheel to the main frame of a mountain bike, may crack, break, or separate, in various locations, depending on the make and model. With a broken suspension fork, riders can lose control of the bike, fall, and seriously injure themselves.
Replace, Repair
Since the summer of 1994, CPSC has received at least 25 reports of bike accidents from suspension forks that broke, cracked, or separated, resulting in 8 injuries.
