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Cervélo Cycles Inc. Bicycle Fork Recall
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July 31, 2003
Release # 03-169
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Company Phone Number: (800) 706-7063
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CP SC, Cervélo Cycles Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Bicycle Forks
Units: About 317
Manufacturer: Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Hazard: The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area
resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Description: The recall involves "Wolf" all-carbon road bike forks with
a 1-inch diameter threadless steer tube. The bicycle forks were sold with
2003 model Soloist Team and Super Prodigy bicycles and framesets. A 17cm
"Cervélo" logo is printed in white outlined letters on both fork legs.
Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through July
2003 for about $3,000.
Manufactured in: Toronto, Canada
Remedy: Return the bicycles with the recalled forks to the dealer where
purchased or contact Cervélo's recall hotline to locate the nearest service
dealer to receive a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact Cervélo
Cycl es toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday CT or visit the firm's Web site at www.cervelo.com/wolfrecall
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