CPSC recall 15-740, announced July 9, 2015, covers Öhlins RXF 48 front forks for motocross bikes (about 50 units). The front fork can break or detach, posing a crash hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using motocross bikes with these front forks immediately and contact Öhlins for free replacement and installation of a new cartridge kit in the fork. Recall contact: call (800) 336-9029, or go to www.ohlinsusa.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Öhlins RXF 48 mm front bike forks for motocross bikes. The fork legs are yellow with a large white "Ö" and a small "TTX" on the front. The fork legs measure about 37 inches long. The following product and batch numbers are included in this recall and stamped on the silver-colored front fork bottom piece. Product Number Batch Number FGKT 1586 309632 FGHO 1596 309640 FGKT 1596 309628 FGKT 1596 138461
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front fork can break or detach, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using motocross bikes with these front forks immediately and contact Öhlins for free replacement and installation of a new cartridge kit in the fork.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Öhlins
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 15-740
- Units
- About 50
- Manufactured in
- Sweden
- Sold at / sales period
- Off-road bike stores nationwide from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $3,500.
- Importer
- Öhlins USA Inc., of Hendersonville, N.C.
Öhlins RXF 48 front forks for motocross bikes
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Öhlins USA at (800) 336-9029 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ohlinsusa.com and click on Important Safety Recall for more information.
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