CPSC recall 05-550, announced March 11, 2005, covers CF Roark Welding & Engineering Titanium bicycle frame for road bicycles (422 units). The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders. The notice cites 9 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 556-3163.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The bicycle frames have a "Titanium" sticker on the top tube and a "Roark" sticker on the down tube.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders.
Incidents and injuries
Roark has received nine reports of bicycle frames cracking, but no injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- CF Roark Welding & Engineering
- Manufacturer
- CF Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc., of Brownsburg, Ind.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 05-550
- Units
- 422
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Direct Web site sales, from January 1997 through December 2004, for between $1,975 and $2,175.
Titanium bicycle frame for road bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
Call Roark toll-free at (800) 556-3163 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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