The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17750·Announced 2017-06-16

Advanced Composites Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Advanced Composites is recalling about 40 Wound Up Tandem Duo Disc bicycle forks because the fork leg can crack, posing a fall hazard.

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 due to structural failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Composites Inc. is recalling select Wound Up Tandem Duo Disc bicycle forks manufactured between June 2015 and December 2015. The recall involves approximately 40 units with a carbon crown and legs, featuring the words "Wound Up" printed on the legs. The specific serial numbers affected are listed in the official recall notice and are engraved on the bottom of the disc brake tab mounted on the fork leg.

The recall is being issued because the fork leg can crack or become damaged, which poses a fall hazard to the rider. The company has received one report of a crack in a fork leg next to the disc brake tab, but no injuries have been reported.

These forks were sold to independent bicycle frame builders from June 2015 through December 2015 for approximately $575. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle forks and send them back to Advanced Composites for an inspection. The company will inspect the forks and provide a free replacement for defective forks, including shipping costs. For more information, consumers can contact Advanced Composites at 800-417-1597 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.woundupcomposites.com and click on Recall Information.

The recalled product

Product
Bicycle forks
Manufacturer
Advanced Composites Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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