CPSC recall 08-368, announced August 20, 2008, covers Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks (about 5,800 units). The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. The notice cites 12 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed. Recall contact: call (866) 296-3137, or go to www.cervelo.com/WolfSLRecall.
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Which products are included?
The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words "Wolf Superlite" and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters "SL" on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. There is a True Temper CRT™ logo on the inside of both fork legs. The recalled forks could have been included on the following bicycle models: R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon framesets and complete bicycles.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Cervélo has received 12 reports of forks cracking or breaking, resulting in one consumer suffering a broken wrist and another suffering minor abrasions.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- True Temper Composite Material Products
- Manufacturer
- True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, of Guangzhou, China
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 08-368
- Units
- About 5,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2007 for about $475.
- Importer
- Cervélo SA, of Switzerland
Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Cervélo toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cervelo.com/WolfSLRecall
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