CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Cervélo Cycles Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CervΘlo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling bicycle forks. 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.Name of product: Bicycle ForksUnits: About 317Manufacturer: Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, CanadaHazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: NoneDescription: 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.Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through July 2003 for about $3,000.Manufactured in: Toronto, CanadaRemedy: 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.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.
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.
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Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through July 2003 for about $3,000.
Toronto, Canada
