Bicycles with SR Suntour Bicycle Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-06-24 · 15169
Hazards
The bolt that attaches the upper part of the bicycle's fork to the lower part of the fork can break or separate and cause the front wheel to come off the bicycle. This is a crash hazard for riders.
Recall
Number
15169
Date
2015-06-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bicycles with SR Suntour bicycle forks
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bicycle stores, sports stores and mass merchandisers from November 2014 through May 2015 for between $300 and $400 for the bicycles.
Importer(s)
SR Suntour North America, of Vancouver, Wash. (bicycle forks)
Distributor(s)
SR Suntour North America, of Vancouver, Wash. (bicycle forks)
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Cannondale, Diamondback, Giant, GT, INA International, Nishiki, Schwinn, Scott and Trek brand bicycles with SR Suntour bicycle forks models M3010, M3020, M3030, NEX and XCT. The recalled forks have serial numbers in the top row beginning with "K" and ending with a number between 141101 and150127. The fork model and serial numbers are located on the back of the fork's crown. The serial number is the first row. The model number is in the second row. "SR Suntour" is printed on stickers on both sides of the fork legs. A detailed list of the specific model numbers included in the recall is on the firm's website.