Bicycle forks recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

June 16, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Advanced Composites Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

17750

Brand / firm

Advanced Composites Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah

Sold / distributed

Independent bicycle frame builders from June 2015 through December 2015 for about $575 for the fork

Why it was recalled

The fork leg can crack or become damaged, posing a fall hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves select Wound Up Tandem Duo Disc bicycle forks manufactured between June 2015 and December 2015. The forks have a carbon crown and legs and the words "Wound Up" printed on the legs. Serial numbers included in the recall are: AC662, BJ573, CD758, CE779, CE789, CE800, CE805, CE806, CF830, CF831, CG843, CG845, CG848, CG851, CG852, CG853, CG862, CG863, CG865, CH913, CH914, CH915, CH916, CI925, CI926, CI928, CI929, CI931, CI932, CI933, CI973, CI974, CI975, CI976, CK008, CK009, CL056 and CL062. The serial number is engraved on the bottom of the disc brake tab mounted on the fork leg.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle forks and send them back to Advanced Composites for an inspection. Advanced Composites will inspect the forks and provide a free replacement for defective forks including shipping costs.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.