Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-08-20). Hazards: fall, crash. About 5,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08368 |
| Published | 2008-08-20 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-07 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks |
| Firm named in the title | Cervelo SA |
| Firms | True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, of Guangzhou, China (manufacturer); Cervélo SA, of Switzerland (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 5,800 |
| Hazard classes | fall, crash |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2007 for about $475. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.
Incidents and injuries
Cervélo has received 12 reports of forks cracking or breaking, resulting in one consumer suffering a broken wrist and another suffering minor abrasions.
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