The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·96161·Announced 1996-07-09

Pacific Cycle Recalls Posi Track Mountain Bike Suspension Forks

Pacific Cycle USA is recalling approximately 10,000 Posi Track mountain bike 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 fractures and concussions, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (significant injury reports).

Plain-English summary

Diversified Investments Corporation, doing business as Pacific Cycle USA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 10,000 "Posi Track" mountain bike suspension forks in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall was announced on July 9, 1996.

The recalled forks may crack or separate, which can cause a rider to lose control of the bicycle and fall. Pacific Cycle USA has received 150 reports of the forks cracking or separating. Eight of these incidents resulted in injuries, including facial and dental injuries, a concussion, a fractured nose, a fractured jaw, cuts, and bruises.

The affected forks have a black "Posi Track" decal on each fork blade (stanchion tube) and are secured to an alloy crown by two four-millimeter allen head bolts. They were sold nationwide from May 1994 through August 1995 as original equipment on 1994 and 1995 26-inch Pacific Conquest, Cyclone, and Conqueror bicycles at Toys "R" Us and Target stores. Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and call Pacific's service department at (800) 283-3303 for a free replacement fork. "Posi Track" suspension forks with stanchions welded to the crown or with colored decals are not involved in this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Posi Track Suspension Forks Recalled by Pacific Cycle
Manufacturer
Diversified Investments
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles & Accessories
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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