CPSCGeneral Alert
Marzocchi Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury during Re...
Published: February 10, 2009Recall ID: 09125Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The suspension system on bikes with the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash. The forks can also expand forcefully if repair is attempted by the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled bicycle forks were sold for installation on mountain bikes. The recall involves certain 2008 model year 888RC3 and 888RC3WC suspensions with date codes beginning with T07D07, T07D08 and T07D09. The forks are white or black with red and black artwork on the legs.
Affected Products
Bicycle Forks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Marzocchi-Recalls-Bicycle-Forks-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-and-Risk-of-Injury-during-Repair |
| Title | Marzocchi Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury during Repair |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ddbe2f1686954e489a9fea8694614031.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Forks |
| Hazards › Name | The suspension system on bikes with the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash. The forks can also expand forcefully if repair is attempted by the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has eight reports of damaged forks outside the U.S., including a report of an injury from a fall. |
| Products › Name | Bicycle Forks |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 70 |
| Recall I D | 5133 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycle forks immediately, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to repair the forks. |
| Retailers › Name | Various bicycle parts distributors and retailers nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for between $1,000 and $1,700. |
| Recall Date | 2009-02-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled bicycle forks were sold for installation on mountain bikes. The recall involves certain 2008 model year 888RC3 and 888RC3WC suspensions with date codes beginning with T07D07, T07D08 and T07D09. The forks are white or black with red and black artwork on the legs. |
| Recall Number | 09125 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Tenneco-Marzocchi s.r.l., of Bologna, Italy |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Marzocchi at (800) 227-5579 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at Techinfo@Marzocchiusa.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.marzocchi.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |