Recalls / 2017-06-16

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

17750 · Recalled 2017-06-16 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

The firm has received one report of a crack in a fork leg next to the disc brake tab. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Bicycle forks		About 40

Parties

Manufacturer: Advanced Composites Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Independent bicycle frame builders

Consumer contact

Advanced Composites at 800-417-1597 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.woundupcomposites.com and click on Recall Information for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 17750. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.