The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·96080·Announced 1996-03-13

Scott USA Recalls Unishock Suspension Forks Due to Cracking Risk

Scott USA is recalling approximately 13,600 Unishock suspension forks because they may crack or separate, causing riders to lose control and fall.

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 defect in a bicycle component that has resulted in reported injuries, including concussions and separated shoulders, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Scott USA Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,600 "Unishock" suspension forks in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled forks may crack or separate, which can cause a rider to lose control of the bicycle and fall. Scott USA has received 640 reports of these forks cracking or separating, eight of which resulted in injuries. Reported injuries include two concussions, two separated shoulders, one laceration, and three abrasion injuries.

The affected forks have the "SCOTT" logo on the side of each fork leg and a sticker on the front reading "UNISHOCK" with the designation "S", "LF", "VR", "TX", or "R". These forks were sold nationwide as original equipment on specific 1993 and 1994 Scott USA bicycle models, including the Ultimate CST, Team Racing, Comp Racing, and Unitrack ST. Certain 1994 models such as the Unitrack CC and Unitrack FSR are also included. Forks with white legs bearing the name "UNISHOCKS" are not part of this recall.

Consumers who own recalled suspension forks should stop using them immediately. They should bring bicycles with recalled forks, even if purchased as aftermarket equipment, to any authorized Scott bicycle dealer for a free replacement with a new, comparable suspension fork. For more information, consumers can call (800) 292-5874.

The recalled product

Product
Scott Unishock Ultimate, Team/Comp Racing, Unitrack suspension forks
Manufacturer
Scott USA
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Parts
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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