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Reynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled October 23, 2007 · CPSC recall 08040 · Reynolds

Recalled Reynolds UL Bicycle Fork
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled forks immediately and contact Reynolds for a free replacement fork.
Units
About 330
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled forks immediately and contact Reynolds for a free replacement fork.

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 [email protected]

Product
Reynolds UL Bicycle Forks
Manufacturer(s)
MacLean Quality Composites, d.b.a. Reynolds, of West Jordan, Utah
Distributed by
Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn. · Security Bicycle Accessories, of Hempstead, N.Y.
Retailers
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.
Made in
United States

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

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