The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders.
Recall
Number
05550
Date
2005-03-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Titanium bicycle frame for road bicycles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
CF Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc., of Brownsburg, Ind.
Retailer(s)
Direct Web site sales, from January 1997 through December 2004, for between $1,975 and $2,175.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.