Bicycle forks
CPSC Recall #17-750 — June 16, 2017
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
The fork leg can crack or become damaged, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Units Affected
About 40
Sold At
Independent bicycle frame builders from June 2015 through December 2015 for about $575 for the fork
Manufacturer
Advanced Composites Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured In
USA