Bicycle forks
CPSC Recall #16-176 — May 26, 2016
Product
Bicycle forks
Description
The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork.
Hazard
The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Box Components has received 242 reports of loosened tubes. No falls or injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork.
Units Affected
About 4,100
Sold At
Independent bike shops and online at www.danscomp.com and www.jrbicycles.com from July 2013 through April 2015 for about $300.
Importer
Box Components Inc., of Anaheim, Calif.
Manufactured In
China
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.