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InjuryMarch 11, 2005CPSC #05550

CPSC, CF Roark Welding & Engineering Announce Recall of Bicycle Frames

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
422
Remedy
replacement, repair

What was recalled

The recall involves custom titanium bicycle frames for road bicycles manufactured and distributed by Roark. The bicycle frames have a "Titanium" sticker on the top tube and a "Roark" sticker on the down tube. Every bicycle frame is built to the unique specification of each customer and has serial number and manufactured date located on the bottom bracket. Bicycle frames affected have serial numbers 001 through 422.

Hazard

The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders.

Injuries

Roark has received nine reports of bicycle frames cracking, but no injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Direct Web site sales, from January 1997 through December 2004, for between $1,975 and $2,175.

Photos

Recalled Bicycle FrameBicycle Frame Bottom Bracket
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