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Bicycles with RockShox Bicycle Forks Recalled by SRAM LLC Due to Crash Hazard

Recalled January 6, 2009 · CPSC recall 09082

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these forks immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement fork.

Units

About 175

Incidents / injuries

One incident with a minor injury has been reported. Two other incidents without injury have been reported outside of the United States.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these forks immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement fork.

Contact

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

Product

Bicycles using RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks

Imported by

SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.

Retailers

Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from March 2008 through November 2008 for between $1,600 and $3,100.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →