CPSCGeneral Alert
Bicycles Recalled by Wilier Triestina Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Fork's Steerer...
Published: December 18, 2012Recall ID: 13075Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle fork's steerer tube can break while in use, posing a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Izoard XP Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Bicycles-Recalled-by-Wilier-Triestina-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Bicycle-Forks-Steerer-Tube-Can-Break |
| Title | Bicycles Recalled by Wilier Triestina Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Fork's Steerer Tube Can Break |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135672.Wilier%2520Triestina%2520Iozard%2520bicycleLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Wilier Triestina Izoard XP bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135674.Wilier%2520Triestina%2520forkLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Wilier Triestina Izoard XP bicycle fork |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle fork's steerer tube can break while in use, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Izoard XP Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 200 |
| Recall I D | 1274 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Wilier Triestina USA LLC, of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2012 through October 2012 for about $2,600 for the bicycle. |
| Recall Date | 2012-12-18T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 13075 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |