Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published August 13, 2026
Ritch: Carbon Bicycle Forks Recall - Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall and Crash
Ritchey recalls carbon bicycle forks with a loose alloy insert that can cause accessories to fall and lead to serious injury or death during falls or crashes. Consumers must stop using affected forks immediately and register for a free closure kit.
The alloy insert located in the front crown hole of the carbon fork can come loose, causing an accessory to fall off and land on the bike's front wheel, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall and crash hazard.
“Ritch: Carbon Bicycle Forks Recall - Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/258424-ritch-carbon-bicycle-forks-recall-risk-of-serious-injury-or. Based on CPSC recall #10924 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Ritchey-Design-Recalls-Carbon-Bicycle-Forks-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-and-Crash-Hazards).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Aug. 13, 2026, that Ritchey Design is recalling carbon bicycle forks due to the risk of serious injury or death from falls and crashes. Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and register at https://ritcheylogic.com/support/recall for a free closure kit.
How to tell if you have it
Ritchey brand
Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks with crown hole
WCS Carbon Mountain Adventure Fork
WCS Carbon Brevet Road Fork
WCS Carbon Adventure Gravel Fork
WCS Carbon Tapered Adventure Gravel Fork
Framesets: Montebello (Hot sauce color), Septimer (Black & White color), Outback (Aurora and Winter Sage color)
Sold at Performance Bike (Chico, CA), Adrenaline Bikes (Orange, CA), Excel Sports (Boulder, CO), other bicycle retailers nationwide, and ritcheylogic.com
Sold from July 2024 through June 2026
Individual forks priced between $660 and $700; framesets between $1,760 and $3,500
What to do
Consumers are asked to stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled fork immediately. Please inspect the front crown hole for any attached racks or accessories. The threaded hole located above the front wheel should be closed immediately. Consumers should register at https://ritcheylogic.com/support/recall to receive a free Ritchey Fork Crown Hole Closure Kit with instructions.
The hazard
The alloy insert located in the front crown hole of the carbon fork can come loose, causing an accessory to fall off and land on the bike's front wheel, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall and crash hazard. The firm has received one report of the alloy insert in the crown hole coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Victgoal Bicycle Helmets Recall (2026-09-10), Kawasaki 2026 Teryx4 H2/Teryx5 H2 Recalls (2026-06-11), and Luyuan X-Pro Eagle & FRP Sahara Youth ATVs (2025-12-11).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Ritchey brand name on the fork. Affected forks have crown mounting holes and were sold with specific color options like Montebello (Hot sauce), Septimer (Black & White), Outback (Aurora and Winter Sage), or as individual forks like WCS Carbon Mountain Adventure Fork.
Brand
Ritchey
Product
Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Forks Immediately
The recalled forks pose a risk of serious injury or death if the alloy insert becomes loose, so consumers should stop using them right away.
Inspect Front Crown Hole
Check the front crown hole for any attached racks or accessories that may need to be removed.
Close Threaded Hole
Immediately close the threaded hole located above the front wheel to prevent the alloy insert from becoming loose.
Register for Free Kit
Register at https://ritcheylogic.com/support/recall to receive a free Ritchey Fork Crown Hole Closure Kit with instructions.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers are asked to stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled fork immediately. Please inspect the front crown hole for any attached racks or accessories. The threaded hole located above the front wheel should be closed immediately. Consumers should register at https://ritcheylogic.com/support/recall to receive a free Ritchey Fork Crown Hole Closure Kit with instructions. All carbon bicycle forks with crown mounting holes are included in the recall.
Where it went and when
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Performance Bike, Chico CA, Adrenaline Bikes, Orange CA, Excel Sports Boulder, Boulder, CO and other bicycle retailers nationwide and on-line including ritcheylogic.com from July 2024 through June 2026 for between $660 and $700 (individual…”
Sold nationwide.
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 4 days after the agency date.
1CPSC announced the recall
2Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ritchey
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ritchey to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10924 — Ritchey Ritch: Carbon Bicycle Forks Recall - Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall and Crash
Hello,
I own a Ritch: Carbon Bicycle Forks Recall - Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall and Crash that is covered by recall 10924 from Ritchey.
The official recall notice states: Consumers are asked to stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled fork immediately. Please inspect the front crown hole for any attached racks or accessories. The threaded hole located above the front wheel should be closed immediately. Consumers should register at https://ritcheylogic.com/support/recall to receive a free Ritchey Fork Crown Hole Closure Kit with instructions. All carbon bicycle forks with crown mounting holes are included in the recall.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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