The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·08368·Announced 2008-08-20

Cervelo Recalls Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Cervelo SA is recalling approximately 5,800 Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks because the steerer can break during normal use, posing a risk of loss of control and injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a bicycle component that can cause loss of control and serious injury, with reported injuries including a broken wrist, meeting the criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury reports).

Plain-English summary

Cervelo SA is recalling approximately 5,800 Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks. The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words "Wolf Superlite" and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters "SL" on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. A True Temper CRT™ logo is located on the inside of both fork legs. These forks could have been included on R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon framesets and complete bicycles.

The recall is due to a fall hazard where the fork's steerer can break during normal use. This failure can cause the rider to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injuries. Cervélo has received 12 reports of forks cracking or breaking, resulting in one consumer suffering a broken wrist and another suffering minor abrasions.

The forks were sold at independent bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2007 for about $475. Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed. For additional information, consumers can contact Cervélo toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.cervelo.com/WolfSLRecall.

The recalled product

Product
Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks
Manufacturer
True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, of Guangzhou, China
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
5,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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