Reynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
USReynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Recalling Firm: MacLean Quality Composites, d.b.a. Reynolds, of West Jordan, Utah
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fork tips could separate from the fork legs, causing the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. This could pose a serious fall hazard to riders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Reynolds UL bicycle fork models with 43 mm and 50 mm rakes and with serial numbers 09100 through 10403. The serial number decal is located on the steer tube. To see the serial number, the fork must be removed from the frame. Some recalled forks are black, have "Reynolds" printed on them, and have a gray and white stripe painted on the legs of the fork. Other recalled forks were painted with a different paint scheme and do not have "Reynolds" printed on them. To determine if a fork is included in this recall, consumers should contact the company.
Affected Products
Reynolds UL Bicycle Forks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Reynolds-Recalls-Bicycle-Forks-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Reynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/55d9e883f4324dbb9f61ec6fbd2e313d.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Reynolds UL Bicycle Fork |
| Hazards › Name | The fork tips could separate from the fork legs, causing the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. This could pose a serious fall hazard to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Reynolds UL Bicycle Forks |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 330 |
| Recall I D | 4055 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled forks immediately and contact Reynolds for a free replacement fork. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $500. The recalled forks were included in custom 2007 bicycle frame kits from the following manufacturers: Independent Fabrication, Litespeed, Lynskey Performance Designs LLC., Merlin, Parlee, Rock Lobster, Spectrum Cycles, Strong Frames and Vicious Cycles. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Reynolds UL bicycle fork models with 43 mm and 50 mm rakes and with serial numbers 09100 through 10403. The serial number decal is located on the steer tube. To see the serial number, the fork must be removed from the frame. Some recalled forks are black, have "Reynolds" printed on them, and have a gray and white stripe painted on the legs of the fork. Other recalled forks were painted with a different paint scheme and do not have "Reynolds" printed on them. To determine if a fork is included in this recall, consumers should contact the company. |
| Distributors › 1 › Name | Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Distributors › 2 › Name | Security Bicycle Accessories, of Hempstead, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 08040 |
| Manufacturers › Name | MacLean Quality Composites, d.b.a. Reynolds, of West Jordan, Utah |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Reynolds toll-free at (866) 798-3040 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the company's Web site at www.reynoldscycling.com/recall or send an email to recall@reynoldscycling.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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