The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·95136·Announced 1995-06-22

Rock Shox Recalls 1992 Mag 20 and Mag 30 Mountain Bike Fork Crowns

Rock Shox is recalling 21,000 Mag 20 and Mag 30 mountain bike suspension forks because the crowns may crack, causing riders to lose control and fall.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracking fork crowns) with reports of personal injuries and explicit potential for serious injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Rock Shox, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 21,000 fork crowns on 1992 Mag 20 and Mag 30 mountain bike suspension forks. The recall was initiated because the fork crowns may crack, which can cause a rider to lose control of the bicycle and fall. Rock Shox has received two reports of incidents resulting in alleged minor personal injuries, though the company notes there is potential for serious injury.

The affected forks were sold as original equipment on some bicycles and as after-market equipment for others for approximately $330 to $390. They were distributed through bicycle retail outlets worldwide. The forks feature a bright nickel finish and a "ROCKSHOX/MAGNESIUM" decal on the front. Forks with serial numbers 27266 through 158841 are involved in this recall, while those with a dull bronze finish are not affected.

Consumers who own recalled bicycles should stop using them immediately. To determine if their fork is involved, consumers should check the serial number on the left inside of the fork and contact Rock Shox at (800) 694-0668. If the fork crown is involved, Rock Shox will provide a UPS shipping authorization for a free replacement crown.

The recalled product

Product
Rock Shox Mag mountain bike suspension forks
Manufacturer
Rock Shox
Category
Vehicle — Bicycle Component
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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