Campus Cruisers Bicycles recall: Front Fork Failure
Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front Fork Failure
Why was Campus Cruisers Bicycles recalled?
The bicycle's front fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled front forks. Consumers can contact their local Campus Cruisers dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers who are not near an authorized dealer should contact Campus Cruisers for assistance. Contact: For additional information, contact Campus Cruisers toll-free at (877) 260-2721 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.campuscruisers.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [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
- Eastside Fix Bicycle Forks
- Company
- Campus Cruisers LLC, of Boulder, Colo.
- Quantity
- About 100
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from March 2010 through May 2010 for about $450
- Recall date
- July 7, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received four reports of lateral cracks beneath the front fork's crown. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Campus Cruisers' Eastside Fix model bicycles. The single speed bicycle has an aluminum frame and fork. The bicycles were sold in royal blue with a white leather seat and white gel grips on the handlebars.