The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15169·Announced 2015-06-24

SR Suntour Bicycle Forks Recalled Due to Crash Hazard

SR Suntour is recalling bicycles with specific fork models because a bolt can break, causing the front wheel to detach. This poses a crash 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 structural defect causing a crash hazard with reported minor injuries, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where serious injury or death has not been reported.

Plain-English summary

SR Suntour North America is recalling approximately 68,000 bicycles in the United States and 33,600 in Canada equipped with specific SR Suntour bicycle forks. The recall involves Cannondale, Diamondback, Giant, GT, INA International, Nishiki, Schwinn, Scott, and Trek brand bicycles. The affected fork models are M3010, M3020, M3030, NEX, and XCT. These forks have serial numbers in the top row beginning with "K" and ending with a number between 141101 and 150127. The serial and model numbers are located on the back of the fork's crown.

The recall is due to a crash hazard. The bolt that attaches the upper part of the bicycle's fork to the lower part can break or separate, causing the front wheel to come off the bicycle. There have been 15 reports of the bolts breaking or separating, including two reports of minor injuries involving abrasions, cuts, and bruises.

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled SR Suntour bicycle forks. They should return the bicycle to the place of purchase for a free inspection and repair. The bicycles were sold at bicycle stores, sports stores, and mass merchandisers from November 2014 through May 2015 for between $300 and $400. For more information, consumers can contact SR Suntour toll-free at (888) 820-8458 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.srsuntour-cycling.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bicycles with SR Suntour bicycle forks
Manufacturer
SR Suntour North America, of Vancouver, Wash. (bicycle forks)
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
68,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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