The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16037·Announced 2015-11-17

Kona Recalls 2014 Wo Bicycles Due to Fork Breakage Hazard

Kona is recalling about 530 2014 Wo bicycles because the fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the bikes and contact Kona for a free replacement.

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 (fork breakage) posing a fall hazard, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kona Bicycle Company is recalling about 530 2014 Kona Wo bicycles with a charcoal black frame and silver decals. The recall is due to a hazard where the bicycle fork can crack or break at the junction of the crown, which poses a fall hazard to the rider.

The recalled bicycles were sold at authorized Kona dealers nationwide from September 2013 through July 2014 for about $1,700. Kona has received one report of the bicycle fork breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Kona or an authorized Kona dealer for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle fork. For more information, consumers can call Kona at 800-566-2872 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.konaworld.com and click on the 2014 Kona Wo Recall link under the Support tab.

The recalled product

Product
Kona Wo bicycles
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
530

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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