Product Recall Number: 17-750
Why was Bicycle forks recalled?
The fork leg can crack or become damaged, posing a fall hazard.
Product Recall Number: 17-750
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-06-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Bicycle forks
Description: This recall involves select Wound Up Tandem Duo Disc bicycle forks manufactured between June 2015 and December 2015. The forks have a carbon crown and legs and the words “Wound Up” printed on the legs. Serial numbers included in the recall are: AC662, BJ573, CD758, CE779, CE789, CE800, CE805, CE806, CF830, CF831, CG843, CG845, CG848, CG851, CG852, CG853, CG862, CG863, CG865, CH913, CH914, CH915, CH916, CI925, CI926, CI928, CI929, CI931, CI932, CI933, CI973, CI974, CI975, CI976, CK008, CK009, CL056 and CL062. The serial number is engraved on the bottom of the disc brake tab mounted on the fork leg.
Hazard Description: The fork leg can crack or become damaged, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 40
Incidents: The firm has received one report of a crack in a fork leg next to the disc brake tab. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle forks and send them back to Advanced Composites for an inspection. Advanced Composites will inspect the forks and provide a free replacement for defective forks including shipping costs.
Sold At: Independent bicycle frame builders from June 2015 through December 2015 for about $575 for the fork
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Advanced Composites Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: USA
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed