CPSC recall 10-730, announced April 8, 2010, covers Civia Cycles Hyland Bicycles and Carbon Bicycle Forks (about 800 units). The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles with the recalled forks and contact an authorized Civia Cycles dealer for a free replacement fork. Recall contact: call (877) 774-6208, or go to www.civiacycles.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all Civia Hyland bicycles sold with original equipment carbon fiber forks and all Civia Carbon forks sold as aftermarket products. The forks are black and have the word "Civia" forged into the fork dropout.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
Civia Cycles has received two reports of forks cracking and one report of a fork breaking resulting in an abrasion on face and bruised ribs.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles with the recalled forks and contact an authorized Civia Cycles dealer for a free replacement fork. All known users have been contacted.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Civia Cycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 10-730
- Units
- About 800
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from April 2008 through February 2010 for between $1,675 and $3,500 for Civia Hyland complete bicycles and for about $195 for Civia Carbon forks
- Importer
- Civia Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn.
Hyland Bicycles and Carbon Bicycle Forks
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Civia Cycles toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.civiacycles.com
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