The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·95032·Announced 1994-12-01

CPSC Recalls 21,000 Mountain Bike Suspension Forks Due to Breakage Risk

CPSC and four manufacturers are recalling about 21,000 mountain bike suspension forks that may crack, break, or separate, 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 vehicle defect (suspension fork failure) with reported injuries (8 injuries from 25 accidents), which meets the criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and four manufacturers are announcing the voluntary recall of approximately 21,000 mountain bike suspension forks. The affected products include Marzocchi XC50, XC51, XC250, XC400, and XC500 models; Girvin Fastrax forks on Proflex Arcadia 454/554; Specialized Bicycle Components Future Shock FS; and Answer Products Manitou 2 and M Sport forks. These forks connect the front wheel to the main frame of the bicycle.

The recall is being issued because the forks may crack, break, or separate in various locations depending on the make and model. Specifically, Marzocchi fork crowns may break or fracture; Girvin forks may lose steering due to adhesive failure; Specialized stanchion tubes may separate from the fork crown; and Answer Products fork crowns may crack or break. Since the summer of 1994, CPSC has received at least 25 reports of bike accidents involving these defects, resulting in 8 injuries.

Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these suspension forks immediately. Owners are urged to contact the manufacturer or a local authorized dealer to receive instructions for repairing or replacing the forks.

The recalled product

Product
Fastrax forks on Proflex Arcadia mountain bike suspension forks
Manufacturer
Girvin
Category
Vehicle — Bicycle Components
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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