CPSC recall 13-185, announced May 8, 2013, covers Aprebic Industry Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks (about 975 units). The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Surly bicycle fork and contact a Surly dealer for a free inspection and replacement or a full refund. Recall contact: call (877) 946-9333, or go to www.surlybikes.com.
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.
Model number FK3175, FK3181 or FK0706 is printed on the packaging for forks sold individually.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Surly Pugsley 100mm and 135mm bicycle forks made of tubular chromoly steel. "Surly" is printed on both legs of the fork. "Pugsley" is printed on the fork's packaging and on the frame of bikes with the recalled forks. Surly Pugsley 100mm bicycle forks were sold individually only. They are black, have triple water bottle mounts on each side, rack/fender mounts on the top and bottom and have date code 2012 03 20 stamped on the steerer tube. Surly Pugsley 135mm bicycle forks were sold individually and as part of 2013 model year complete bicycles. The 135mm forks are black, yellow or red and are stamped with date code 2012 06 19 on the steerer tube. Model number FK3175, FK3181 or FK0706 is printed on the packaging for forks sold individually. Surly Pugsley bicycle models FM3110-3114, FM3175-79, BK3110-14 and BK3175-79 were sold with the recalled forks as original equipment. The bicycle's model number is printed on the bicycle's packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
Surly Bikes has received one report of a fork bending above the disc brake mount. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Surly bicycle fork and contact a Surly dealer for a free inspection and replacement or a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Aprebic Industry
- Manufacturer
- Aprebic Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 13-185
- Units
- About 975
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle stores nationwide and on various websites from May 2012 through February 2013 for about $100 individually or on Surly Pugsley bicycles for about $1,750.
- Importer
- Surly Bikes, of Bloomington, Minn., a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products, Inc.
Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Surly Bikes; toll-free at (877) 946-9333 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.surlybikes.com and click on the Safety Recall button for more information.
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