Marzocchi Bicycle Forks recall: Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury During
Marzocchi Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury during Repair
Why was Marzocchi Bicycle Forks recalled?
The suspension system on bikes with the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash. The forks can also expand forcefully if repair is attempted by the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycle forks immediately, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to repair the forks. Contact: For additional information, contact Marzocchi at (800) 227-5579 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.marzocchi.com
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
- Bicycle Forks
- Company
- Tenneco-Marzocchi s.r.l., of Bologna, Italy
- Quantity
- About 70
- Sold at
- Various bicycle parts distributors and retailers nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for between $1,000 and $1,700.
- Recall date
- February 10, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has eight reports of damaged forks outside the U.S., including a report of an injury from a fall.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled bicycle forks were sold for installation on mountain bikes. The recall involves certain 2008 model year 888RC3 and 888RC3WC suspensions with date codes beginning with T07D07, T07D08 and T07D09. The forks are white or black with red and black artwork on the legs.