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Advanced Composites Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Name of Product:
Bicycle forks
Hazard:

The fork leg can crack or become damaged, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
June 16, 2017
Units:
About 40
Consumer Contact

Advanced Composites at 800-417-1597 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.woundupcomposites.com and click on Recall Information for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves select Wound Up Tandem Duo Disc bicycle forks manufactured between June 2015 and December 2015. The forks have a carbon crown and legs and the words “Wound Up” printed on the legs. Serial numbers included in the recall are: AC662, BJ573, CD758, CE779, CE789, CE800, CE805, CE806, CF830, CF831, CG843, CG845, CG848, CG851, CG852, CG853, CG862, CG863, CG865, CH913, CH914, CH915, CH916, CI925, CI926, CI928, CI929, CI931, CI932, CI933, CI973, CI974, CI975, CI976, CK008, CK009, CL056 and CL062. The serial number is engraved on the bottom of the disc brake tab mounted on the fork leg.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle forks and send them back to Advanced Composites for an inspection. Advanced Composites will inspect the forks and provide a free replacement for defective forks including shipping costs.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received one report of a crack in a fork leg next to the disc brake tab. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Independent bicycle frame builders from June 2015 through December 2015 for about $575 for the fork
Manufacturer(s):
Advanced Composites Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured In:
USA
Recall number:
17-750
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