The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13185·Announced 2013-05-08

Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Surly Bikes is recalling Pugsley bicycle forks that can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard 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 risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Surly Bikes, a brand of Quality Bicycle Products, Inc., is recalling approximately 975 Surly Pugsley 100mm and 135mm bicycle forks. The recall involves tubular chromoly steel forks that can bend above the disc brake mount, which poses a fall hazard to the rider. Surly Bikes has received one report of a fork bending, but no injuries have been reported.

The affected 100mm forks are black, have triple water bottle mounts on each side, and feature date code 2012 03 20 stamped on the steerer tube. The 135mm forks are black, yellow, or red, and feature date code 2012 06 19 stamped on the steerer tube. These forks were sold individually or as part of 2013 model year complete bicycles from May 2012 through February 2013 at bicycle stores nationwide and on various websites.

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Surly bicycle fork. They should contact a Surly dealer for a free inspection and replacement or a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Surly Bikes toll-free at (877) 946-9333 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.surlybikes.com and click on the Safety Recall button.

The recalled product

Product
Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks
Manufacturer
Aprebic Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
975

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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