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