CPSCGeneral Alert
Öhlins Front Forks for Motocross Bikes Recalled by Öhlins USA Due to Crash Hazar...
Published: July 9, 2015Recall ID: 15740Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The front fork can break or detach, posing a crash hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Öhlins RXF 48 mm front bike forks for motocross bikes. The fork legs are yellow with a large white "Ö" and a small "TTX" on the front. The fork legs measure about 37 inches long. The following product and batch numbers are included in this recall and stamped on the silver-colored front fork bottom piece. Product Number Batch Number FGKT 1586 309632 FGHO 1596 309640 FGKT 1596 309628 FGKT 1596 138461
Affected Products
Öhlins RXF 48 front forks for motocross bikes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Ohlins-Front-Forks-for-Motocross-Bikes-Recalled-by-Ohlins-USA |
| Title | Öhlins Front Forks for Motocross Bikes Recalled by Öhlins USA Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15740.MotorcrossBikeForks.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Motocross bike forks |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15740.MotorcrossBatchNumbers.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of model and batch numbers |
| Hazards › Name | The front fork can break or detach, posing a crash hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Öhlins RXF 48 front forks for motocross bikes |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 50 |
| Recall I D | 6438 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using motocross bikes with these front forks immediately and contact Öhlins for free replacement and installation of a new cartridge kit in the fork. |
| Importers › Name | Öhlins USA Inc., of Hendersonville, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Off-road bike stores nationwide from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $3,500. |
| Recall Date | 2015-07-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Öhlins RXF 48 mm front bike forks for motocross bikes. The fork legs are yellow with a large white "Ö" and a small "TTX" on the front. The fork legs measure about 37 inches long. The following product and batch numbers are included in this recall and stamped on the silver-colored front fork bottom piece. Product Number Batch Number FGKT 1586 309632 FGHO 1596 309640 FGKT 1596 309628 FGKT 1596 138461 |
| Recall Number | 15740 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Öhlins USA at (800) 336-9029 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ohlinsusa.com and click on Important Safety Recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-07-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Sweden |