The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
Recall
Number
09234
Date
2009-06-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2005 Novara Trionfo Bicycles
Companies
Retailer(s)
REI retail stores nationwide from January 2005 through August 2006 for between $720 and $1,900.
Distributor(s)
Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves 2005 Novara Trionfo bicycles with Aprebic carbon fiber forks. The bicycles are blue and white with black forks, and have the name "Novara" printed on the bars.