Reynolds Bicycle Forks recall: Fall Hazard
Reynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Reynolds Bicycle Forks recalled?
The fork tips could separate from the fork legs, causing the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. This could pose a serious fall hazard to riders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled forks immediately and contact Reynolds for a free replacement fork. Contact: For additional information, contact Reynolds toll-free at (866) 798-3040 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the company's Web site at www.reynoldscycling.com/recall or send an email to [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Reynolds UL Bicycle Forks
- Company
- MacLean Quality Composites, d.b.a. Reynolds, of West Jordan, Utah, Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn., Security Bicycle Accessories, of Hempstead, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 330
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $500. The recalled forks were included in custom 2007 bicycle frame kits from the following manufacturers: Independent Fabrication, Litespeed, Lynskey Performance Designs LLC., Merlin, Parlee, Rock Lobster, Spectrum Cycles, Strong Frames and Vicious Cycles.
- Recall date
- October 23, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Reynolds UL bicycle fork models with 43 mm and 50 mm rakes and with serial numbers 09100 through 10403. The serial number decal is located on the steer tube. To see the serial number, the fork must be removed from the frame. Some recalled forks are black, have "Reynolds" printed on them, and have a gray and white stripe painted on the legs of the fork. Other recalled forks were painted with a different paint scheme and do not have "Reynolds" printed on them. To determine if a fork is included in this recall, consumers should contact the company.