The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03169·Announced 2003-07-31

Cervelo Recalls Wolf Bicycle Forks Due to Crack Risk

Cervelo Cycles is recalling Wolf all-carbon road bike forks that may crack near the crown, posing a risk of injury to riders.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a bicycle component that poses a risk of injury to the rider, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cervélo Cycles Inc. of Toronto, Canada, is recalling approximately 317 "Wolf" all-carbon road bike forks. The recall involves forks with a 1-inch diameter threadless steer tube that were sold with 2003 model Soloist Team and Super Prodigy bicycles and framesets. A 17cm "Cervélo" logo is printed in white outlined letters on both fork legs.

The forks can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The forks were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through July 2003 for about $3,000. Consumers should return the bicycles with the recalled forks to the dealer where purchased or contact Cervélo's recall hotline to locate the nearest service dealer to receive a free replacement. For more information, consumers should contact Cervélo Cycles toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CT.

The recalled product

Product
Wolf Bicycle Forks
Manufacturer
Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
317

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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