Recalls / 2009-01-06

Bicycles with RockShox Bicycle Forks Recalled by SRAM LLC Due to Crash Hazard

09082 · Recalled 2009-01-06 · CPSC page

Description

The recall involves RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks with steel steerer sold for installation on new bicycles. Only those forks manufactured between March 2008 and October 2008 with dates codes 09T8 through 42T8 are included in this recall. The date code is located on the back of the fork crown and on the lower leg. The RockShox Domain fork was installed on Transition Bottle Rocket bicycles, and may have been installed on Rocky Mountain Flatline 1, Rocky Mountain Slayer SS350, and Rocky Mountain Slayer SS396 bicycles.

Hazards

The steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.

Reported injuries

One incident with a minor injury has been reported. Two other incidents without injury have been reported outside of the United States.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these forks immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement fork.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Bicycles using RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks		About 175

Parties

Importer: SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide, 600, 100.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact SRAM at (800) 346-2928 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sram.com

Source: CPSC recall 09082. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.