Recalls / 2008-08-20

Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

08368 · Recalled 2008-08-20 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words "Wolf Superlite" and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters "SL" on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. There is a True Temper CRT™ logo on the inside of both fork legs. The recalled forks could have been included on the following bicycle models: R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon framesets and complete bicycles.

Hazards

The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Reported injuries

Cervélo has received 12 reports of forks cracking or breaking, resulting in one consumer suffering a broken wrist and another suffering minor abrasions.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks		About 5,800

Parties

Manufacturer: True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd
Importer: Cervélo SA, of Switzerland
Made in: China
Sold at: Independent bicycle retailers nationwide

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Cervélo toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cervelo.com/WolfSLRecall

Source: CPSC recall 08368. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.