CPSC recall 09-082, announced January 6, 2009, covers SRAM Bicycles using RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks (about 175 units). The steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these forks immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement fork. Recall contact: call (800) 346-2928, or go to www.sram.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks with steel steerer sold for installation on new bicycles. Only those forks manufactured between March 2008 and October 2008 with dates codes 09T8 through 42T8 are included in this recall. The date code is located on the back of the fork crown and on the lower leg. The RockShox Domain fork was installed on Transition Bottle Rocket bicycles, and may have been installed on Rocky Mountain Flatline 1, Rocky Mountain Slayer SS350, and Rocky Mountain Slayer SS396 bicycles.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Incidents and injuries
One incident with a minor injury has been reported. Two other incidents without injury have been reported outside of the United States.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these forks immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement fork.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- SRAM
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 09-082
- Units
- About 175
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from March 2008 through November 2008 for between $1,600 and $3,100.
- Importer
- SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Bicycles using RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact SRAM at (800) 346-2928 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sram.com
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