CPSC, Raleigh USA Announce Ballistic Bike Fork Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Raleigh USA of Kent,
Wash., is recalling about 1,400 Ballistic LE300A suspension
forks on 1996 Raleigh M55 model bicycles. Some of these
suspension forks have loose fork crown bolts. If the forks
are used with loose bolts, they may separate causing a rider
to lose control of the bicycle and fall.
Raleigh has received three reports of forks separating.
Riders have sustained facial and head injuries.
The 1996 Raleigh M55 model bicycle is green. The
suspension fork is gray with black decals that read
"BALLISTIC" and "LE300A 6061 ALUMINUM" on the sides of the
suspension fork legs. The "BALLISTIC" decal also appears on
the brake yoke.
Authorized Raleigh dealers sold 1996 Raleigh M55 model
bicycles with Ballistic LE300A suspension forks nationwide
from August 1995 through January 1997 for about
$390.
Consumers should immediately stop using Raleigh
bicycles with Ballistic suspension forks. Consumers should
bring their bicycles to an authorized Raleigh dealer to
receive a free replacement fork. For more information or for
the name of the nearest authorized Raleigh dealer, consumers
can call Raleigh USA at (800) 222-5527.
Most 1996 Raleigh M55 model bicycles are equipped
with SR DuoTrack 7006 suspension forks and are not involved
in this recall.
