REI Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall #11-140 — February 21, 2011
Description
The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control.
Hazard
"The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to consumers."
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received one report of a steerer tube detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact their local REI store or the REI customer service center to arrange for a replacement fork to be installed free of charge.
Units Affected
About 160
Sold At
REI stores nationwide and at REI.com from November 2009 to November 2010 for between $600 and $900.
Importer
"REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) dba Novara, of Kent, Wash."
Manufactured In
Taiwan