The fork tips could separate from the fork legs, causing the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. This could pose a serious fall hazard to riders.
Recall
Number
08040
Date
2007-10-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Reynolds UL Bicycle Forks
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
MacLean Quality Composites, d.b.a. Reynolds, of West Jordan, Utah
Retailer(s)
Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $500. The recalled forks were included in custom 2007 bicycle frame kits from the following manufacturers: Independent Fabrication, Litespeed, Lynskey Performance Designs LLC., Merlin, Parlee, Rock Lobster, Spectrum Cycles, Strong Frames and Vicious Cycles.
Distributor(s)
Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.; Security Bicycle Accessories, of Hempstead, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves the Reynolds UL bicycle fork models with 43 mm and 50 mm rakes and with serial numbers 09100 through 10403. The serial number decal is located on the steer tube. To see the serial number, the fork must be removed from the frame. Some recalled forks are black, have "Reynolds" printed on them, and have a gray and white stripe painted on the legs of the fork. Other recalled forks were painted with a different paint scheme and do not have "Reynolds" printed on them. To determine if a fork is included in this recall, consumers should contact the company.