CPSCDecember 18, 2012

Bicycles Recalled by Wilier Triestina Due to Fall

Bicycles Recalled by Wilier Triestina Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Fork's Steerer Tube Can Break

Why was Bicycles Recalled by Wilier Triestina Due to Fall recalled?

The bicycle fork's steerer tube can break while in use, posing a fall hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and have an authorized Wilier bicycle dealer check for the serial number on the fork and, if it is included in the recall, the dealer will install a new Izoard replacement fork at no charge. Contact: Wilier USA; toll-free at (888) 849-7779 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.wilier-usa.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
Izoard XP Bicycles
Company
Wilier Triestina USA LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.
Quantity
About 200
Sold at
Bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2012 through October 2012 for about $2,600 for the bicycle.
Recall date
December 18, 2012
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Wilier Triestina model Izoard XP bicycles or framesets that were sold with carbon/alloy forks with serial numbers between LH0001 and LH4000. The serial number is located on the steerer tube of the fork, around six inches from the crown. Bicycles purchased before January 2012 are not included in this recall.

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