Öhlins Recalls Bicycle Forks Sold on Specialized Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-11-27 · 19040
Hazards
The air cartridge can abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks to the rider.
Recall
Number
19040
Date
2018-11-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Front air Suspension Bicycle Forks
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
A-pro Tech Co., Ltd, of Taiwan
Retailer(s)
Bicycles sold at authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from January 2016 through September 2018. Öhlins bicycle forks sold as aftermarket accessories through authorized Specialized retailers, independent retailers, including Jenson USA, Fanatik Bike Co. and online at www.backcountry.com for between about $1,000 and $1,250.
Importer(s)
Öhlins Racing AB, of Upplands Väsby, Sweden; Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves Öhlins branded RXF36 Air and RXF34 Air suspension forks sold as aftermarket equipment and as original equipment on some Specialized-branded Enduro, Stumpjumper, Fuse, and Levo mountain bicycles. A bicycle fork is the part that holds the front wheel. The recalled forks are black with "ÖHLINS" written in gold on each of the fork lowers. They have "RXF36" or "RXF34" printed across the fork arch. RXF36 Coil Forks (no air valve on the right-side top cap and "TTX" and "Coil" written on the back of the left fork lowers) are not included in this recall.