Reported Jun 16, 2017
Advanced Composites Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Advanced Composites Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle forks and send them back to Advanced Composites for an inspection. Advanced Composites will inspect the forks and provide a free replacement for defective forks including shipping costs.
Firm contact: Advanced Composites at 800-417-1597 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.woundupcomposites.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Bicycle forks
- Amount recalled
- About 40
Where it was sold
Sold at Independent bicycle frame builders from June 2015 through December 2015 for about $575 for the fork.
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The fork leg can crack or become damaged, posing a fall hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received one report of a crack in a fork leg next to the disc brake tab. No injuries have been reported.
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