Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure
Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure
Why was Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure recalled?
The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to an REI retail store for a free repair. Contact: For additional information, contact REI at (800) 426-4840 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rei.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
- 2005 Novara Trionfo Bicycles
- Company
- Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 260
- Sold at
- REI retail stores nationwide from January 2005 through August 2006 for between $720 and $1,900.
- Recall date
- June 2, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received two reports of forks separating causing riders to fall. Injuries reported include a fractured clavicle, broken teeth, facial damage and head injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves 2005 Novara Trionfo bicycles with Aprebic carbon fiber forks. The bicycles are blue and white with black forks, and have the name "Novara" printed on the bars.