CPSC recall 19-040, announced November 27, 2018, covers A-pro Tech Front air Suspension Bicycle Forks (about 5,400 units). The air cartridge can abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks to the rider. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer for a free repair of the front fork. Recall contact: call 877-922-3877 or 800-722-4423, or go to www.ohlins.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Öhlins branded RXF36 Air and RXF34 Air suspension forks sold as aftermarket equipment and as original equipment on some Specialized-branded Enduro, Stumpjumper, Fuse, and Levo mountain bicycles. A bicycle fork is the part that holds the front wheel. The recalled forks are black with "ÖHLINS" written in gold on each of the fork lowers. They have "RXF36" or "RXF34" printed across the fork arch. RXF36 Coil Forks (no air valve on the right-side top cap and "TTX" and "Coil" written on the back of the left fork lowers) are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The air cartridge can abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
The firms have received four reports in the United States of the air cartridge abruptly springing out of the fork stanchion tube, including a report of a bruised shoulder and a broken rib.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer for a free repair of the front fork.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- A-pro Tech
- Manufacturer
- A-pro Tech Co., Ltd, of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 19-040
- Units
- About 5,400 (In addition, about 550 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycles sold at authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from January 2016 through September 2018. Öhlins bicycle forks sold as aftermarket accessories through authorized Specialized retailers, independent retailers, including Jenson USA, Fanatik Bike Co. and online at www.backcountry.com for between about $1,000 and $1,250.
- Importer
- Öhlins Racing AB, of Upplands Väsby, Sweden, Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Recall contact information
Öhlins at 877-922-3877 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ohlins.com and click on “Recall” for more information or Specialized Bicycle at 800-722-4423 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com and click on “SAFETY NOTICES” for more information.
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