CPSCRecalled Nov 27, 2018 · #19040
Öhlins Recalls Bicycle Forks Sold on Specialized Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Hazard
The air cartridge can abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks to the rider.
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This recall involves Öhlins branded RXF36 Air and RXF34 Air suspension forks sold as aftermarket equipment and as original equipment on some Specialized-branded Enduro, Stumpjumper, Fuse, and Levo mountain bicycles. A bicycle fork is the part that holds the front wheel. The recalled forks are black with "ÖHLINS" written in gold on each of the fork lowers. They have "RXF36" or "RXF34" printed across the fork arch. RXF36 Coil Forks (no air valve on the right-side top cap and "TTX" and "Coil" written on the back of the left fork lowers) are not included in this recall.
Product details
- Product
- Front air Suspension Bicycle Forks
- Type
- —
- Manufacturer
- A-pro Tech Co., Ltd, of Taiwan
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Bicycles sold at authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from January 2016 through September 2018. Öhlins bicycle forks sold as aftermarket accessories through authorized Specialized retailers, independent retailers, including Jenson USA, Fanatik Bike Co. and online at www.backcountry.com for between about $1,000 and $1,250.
- Made in
- Taiwan
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer for a free repair of the front fork.