Recalls / 2010-04-08
Civia Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
10730 · Recalled 2010-04-08 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves all Civia Hyland bicycles sold with original equipment carbon fiber forks and all Civia Carbon forks sold as aftermarket products. The forks are black and have the word "Civia" forged into the fork dropout.
Hazards
The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Reported injuries
Civia Cycles has received two reports of forks cracking and one report of a fork breaking resulting in an abrasion on face and bruised ribs.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles with the recalled forks and contact an authorized Civia Cycles dealer for a free replacement fork. All known users have been contacted.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Hyland Bicycles and Carbon Bicycle Forks | About 800 |
Parties
- Importer
- Civia Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn.
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Sold at
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide, 675, 500 for Civia Hyland complete bicycles, for about $195 for Civia Carbon forks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Civia Cycles toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.civiacycles.com
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Source: CPSC recall 10730. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.