CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2018-11-27

Öhlins Recalls Bicycle Forks Sold on Specialized Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

19040 · Recalled 2018-11-27 · CPSC page

RXF 36 Front Air Suspension Bicycle Fork
RXF 36 Front Air Suspension Bicycle Fork

Description

This recall involves Öhlins branded RXF36 Air and RXF34 Air suspension forks sold as aftermarket equipment and as original equipment on some Specialized-branded Enduro, Stumpjumper, Fuse, and Levo mountain bicycles. A bicycle fork is the part that holds the front wheel. The recalled forks are black with "ÖHLINS" written in gold on each of the fork lowers. They have "RXF36" or "RXF34" printed across the fork arch. RXF36 Coil Forks (no air valve on the right-side top cap and "TTX" and "Coil" written on the back of the left fork lowers) are not included in this recall.

Hazards

The air cartridge can abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks to the rider.

Reported injuries

The firms have received four reports in the United States of the air cartridge abruptly springing out of the fork stanchion tube, including a report of a bruised shoulder and a broken rib.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer for a free repair of the front fork.

Products

NameModelUnits
Front air Suspension Bicycle ForksAbout 5,400 (In addition, about 550 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer
A-pro Tech Co., Ltd
Importers
Öhlins Racing AB, of Upplands Väsby, Sweden, Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Made in
Taiwan
Sold at
Bicycles sold at authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide, independent retailers, including Jenson USA, Fanatik Bike Co., online at www.backcountry.com for, 000, 250.

Consumer contact

Öhlins at 877-922-3877 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ohlins.com and click on “Recall” for more information or Specialized Bicycle at 800-722-4423 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com and click on “SAFETY NOTICES” for more information.

More images

RXF 34 Front Air Suspension Bicycle Fork
RXF 34 Front Air Suspension Bicycle Fork
The affected area (normal position)
The affected area (normal position)
The affected area (partially unthreaded)
The affected area (partially unthreaded)
Specialized-branded Enduro mountain bicycle with recalled Ohlins fork
Specialized-branded Enduro mountain bicycle with recalled Ohlins fork

Source: CPSC recall 19040. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.