Bicycles with SR Suntour bicycle forks
CPSC Recall #15-169 — June 24, 2015
Product
Bicycles with SR Suntour bicycle forks
Description
The bolt in the fork can break or separate and cause the front wheel to come off the bicycle.
Hazard
The bolt that attaches the upper part of the bicycle's fork to the lower part of the fork can break or separate and cause the front wheel to come off the bicycle. This is a crash hazard for riders.
Incidents / Injuries
There have been 15 reports of the bolts breaking or separating from the bicycles, including two reports of minor injuries, including abrasions, cuts and bruises.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled SR Suntour bicycle forks and return the bicycle to the place of purchase for a free inspection and repair.
Units Affected
About 68,000 in the United States and 33,600 in Canada
Sold At
Bicycle stores, sports stores and mass merchandisers from November 2014 through May 2015 for between $300 and $400 for the bicycles.
Importer
SR Suntour North America, of Vancouver, Wash. (bicycle forks)
Manufactured In
Kunshan, China