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Fall / CollapseAugust 20, 2008CPSC #08368

Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
5,800
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words "Wolf Superlite" and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters "SL" on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. There is a True Temper CRT™ logo on the inside of both fork legs. The recalled forks could have been included on the following bicycle models: R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon framesets and complete bicycles.

Hazard

The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Injuries

Cervélo has received 12 reports of forks cracking or breaking, resulting in one consumer suffering a broken wrist and another suffering minor abrasions.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2007 for about $475.

Photos

Recalled Bicycle Fork
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