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CPSC, Cervélo Cycles Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks

Recalled July 31, 2003 · CPSC recall 03169 · Cervélo Cycles

Recalled "Wolf" Bicycle Fork
Hazard
The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Remedy
Return the bicycles with the recalled forks to the dealer where purchased or contact Cervélo's recall hotline to locate the nearest service dealer to receive a free replacement.
Units
About 317
Incidents / injuries
None.

Description

The recall involves "Wolf" all-carbon road bike forks with a 1-inch diameter threadless steer tube. The bicycle forks were sold with 2003 model Soloist Team and Super Prodigy bicycles and framesets. A 17cm "Cervélo" logo is printed in white outlined letters on both fork legs.

What to do

Return the bicycles with the recalled forks to the dealer where purchased or contact Cervélo's recall hotline to locate the nearest service dealer to receive a free replacement.

Contact

For more information, consumers should contact Cervélo Cycles toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CT.

Product
Wolf Bicycle Forks
Manufacturer(s)
Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Retailers
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from April 2003 through July 2003, for about $3,000.
Made in
Canada

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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