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Bianchi Recall Forks On "Randonneur" Bicycles

Published: August 14, 1990Recall ID: 90138Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Fall

Product Description & Identification

August 14, 1990 Release # 90-138 WASHINGTON, DC -- Bianchi, USA, Inc. of San Francisco, CA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,600 "Randonneur" bicycles which may have defective front forks. The fork could crack and break at the junction of the crown and blade resulting in a fall to the riders. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Randonneur bicycles were sold nationwide from January 1982 to June 1984. CPSC and Bianchi, USA have learned of three incidents where front forks broke and riders were thrown to the ground suffering broken bones. Consumers with Randonneur bicycles are urged to contact their nearest Bianchi dealer or call Bianchi at (510) 264-1001 to learn if their bicycle is subject to the recall; new forks will be provided at no charge to the consumer. You can identify your model year by inspecting the fork crown to see if it has a "B" on it. Only Randonneur bicycles without a "B" are subject to this recall

Affected Products

Randonneur bicycles

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1990/Bianchi-Recall-Forks-On-Randonneur-Bicycles
TitleBianchi Recall Forks On "Randonneur" Bicycles
Hazards › NameFall
Products › NameRandonneur bicycles
Products › TypeBicycles & Accessories
Products › Category I D1850
Recall I D4969
Recall Date1990-08-14T00:00:00
DescriptionAugust 14, 1990 Release # 90-138 WASHINGTON, DC -- Bianchi, USA, Inc. of San Francisco, CA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,600 "Randonneur" bicycles which may have defective front forks. The fork could crack and break at the junction of the crown and blade resulting in a fall to the riders. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Randonneur bicycles were sold nationwide from January 1982 to June 1984. CPSC and Bianchi, USA have learned of three incidents where front forks broke and riders were thrown to the ground suffering broken bones. Consumers with Randonneur bicycles are urged to contact their nearest Bianchi dealer or call Bianchi at (510) 264-1001 to learn if their bicycle is subject to the recall; new forks will be provided at no charge to the consumer. You can identify your model year by inspecting the fork crown to see if it has a "B" on it. Only Randonneur bicycles without a "B" are subject to this recall
Recall Number90138
Manufacturers › NameBianchi
Last Publish Date2015-01-30T00:00:00

Overview

  • Recalling FirmBianchi
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