Product Recall Number: 03-169
Why was "Wolf" Bicycle Forks recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 03-169
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2003-07-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: "Wolf" Bicycle Forks
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 317
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through July 2003 for about $3,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Toronto, Canada
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed