The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08040·Announced 2007-10-23

Reynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Potential Wheel Separation Hazard

Reynolds is recalling approximately 330 UL bicycle forks because the tips could separate from the legs, causing the wheel to come loose while riding.

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 risk-of-harm product where a serious fall hazard is identified, but no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Reynolds, a division of MacLean Quality Composites, is recalling approximately 330 Reynolds UL bicycle forks. The recall involves fork models with 43 mm and 50 mm rakes and serial numbers 09100 through 10403. The serial number decal is located on the steer tube and requires the fork to be removed from the frame to view. Some recalled forks are black with "Reynolds" printed on them and a gray and white stripe on the legs, while others have different paint schemes and may not display the brand name.

The hazard exists because the fork tips could separate from the fork legs, causing the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. This poses a serious fall hazard to riders. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled forks were sold at independent bicycle retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $500. They were also included in custom 2007 bicycle frame kits from manufacturers including Independent Fabrication, Litespeed, Lynskey Performance Designs LLC., Merlin, Parlee, Rock Lobster, Spectrum Cycles, Strong Frames, and Vicious Cycles. Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks immediately and contact Reynolds for a free replacement fork.

The recalled product

Product
Reynolds UL Bicycle Forks
Manufacturer
MacLean Quality Composites, d.b.a. Reynolds, of West Jordan, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
330

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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