Advanced Composites Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-06-16 · 17750
Hazards
The fork leg can crack or become damaged, posing a fall hazard.
Recall
Number
17750
Date
2017-06-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bicycle forks
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Advanced Composites Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Retailer(s)
Independent bicycle frame builders from June 2015 through December 2015 for about $575 for the fork
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves select Wound Up Tandem Duo Disc bicycle forks manufactured between June 2015 and December 2015. The forks have a carbon crown and legs and the words "Wound Up" printed on the legs. Serial numbers included in the recall are: AC662, BJ573, CD758, CE779, CE789, CE800, CE805, CE806, CF830, CF831, CG843, CG845, CG848, CG851, CG852, CG853, CG862, CG863, CG865, CH913, CH914, CH915, CH916, CI925, CI926, CI928, CI929, CI931, CI932, CI933, CI973, CI974, CI975, CI976, CK008, CK009, CL056 and CL062. The serial number is engraved on the bottom of the disc brake tab mounted on the fork leg.