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CPSCRecalled Mar 11, 2005 · #05550

CPSC, CF Roark Welding & Engineering Announce Recall of Bicycle Frames

Hazard

The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders.

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Description

The recall involves custom titanium bicycle frames for road bicycles manufactured and distributed by Roark. The bicycle frames have a "Titanium" sticker on the top tube and a "Roark" sticker on the down tube. Every bicycle frame is built to the unique specification of each customer and has serial number and manufactured date located on the bottom bracket. Bicycle frames affected have serial numbers 001 through 422.

Product details

Product
Titanium bicycle frame for road bicycles
Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Manufacturer
CF Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc., of Brownsburg, Ind.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Direct Web site sales, from January 1997 through December 2004, for between $1,975 and $2,175.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should inspect their bicycle frame immediately for a crack in the chain stay bridge area or return the bicycle frame to Roark for inspection. Contact Roark for shipping or delivery instructions, at Roark's expense. The company will offer a $100 discount on their "frame refreshment program," as an incentive for consumers who have their bicycle frame inspected by Roark. Bicycle frames that exhibit a crack in the chain stay bridge area will either be repaired or replaced at no cost to the consumer.

View the official CPSC notice