CPSCGeneral Alert
Kona Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Published: November 17, 2015Recall ID: 16037Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all 2014 Kona Wo bicycles with a charcoal black frame and silver decals. The word "Wo" is on the top tube of the frame and the word "Kona" is on the down tube of the frame and on the side of the seat.
Affected Products
Kona Wo bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Kona-Recalls-Bicycles |
| Title | Kona Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16037.KonaWo.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Kona Wo bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Kona has received one report of the bicycle fork breaking at the junction of the crown. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Kona Wo bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 530 |
| Recall I D | 6576 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Kona or an authorized Kona dealer for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle fork. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Kona dealers nationwide from September 2013 through July 2014 for about $1,700. |
| Recall Date | 2015-11-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all 2014 Kona Wo bicycles with a charcoal black frame and silver decals. The word "Wo" is on the top tube of the frame and the word "Kona" is on the down tube of the frame and on the side of the seat. |
| Distributors › Name | Kona Bicycle Company, of Ferndale, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 16037 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Kona at 800-566-2872 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, online at www.konaworld.com and click on the 2014 Kona Wo Recall link under the Support tab for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-11-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |