CPSC, RockShox Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2000-10-12 · 01011
Hazards
The compression rods inside these forks can break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
Recall
Number
01011
Date
2000-10-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2001 Judy TT, Judy TT Special, Jett and Metro model RockShox bicycle forks
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
RockShox Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Retailer(s)
These forks were sold as original equipment on numerous brands and models of bicycles. These forks also were sold separately. Bicycle dealers nationwide sold these forks with bicycles and separately, from July 2000 through October 2000. Bicycles with these forks sold for between $399 and $1,300, and forks alone sold for between $89 and $149.
Description
Only 2001 Judy TT, Judy TT Special, Jett and Metro model RockShox front suspension bicycle forks are included in this recall. They have serial numbers beginning with "01." The serial number can be found engraved on the back side of the fork's crown and on a bar code sticker attached to the fork's lower leg. "RockShox" and the model name are written on the bicycle forks. These forks were sold as original equipment on numerous brands and models of bicycles. These forks also were sold separately.