CPSC, CF Roark Welding & Engineering Announce Recall of Bicycle Frames

Active Recall Announced March 11, 2005 CPSC #05550

Quick answer

CPSC, CF Roark Welding & Engineering Announce Recall of Bicycle Frames is CPSC recall #05550, announced on March 11, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves custom titanium bicycle frames for road bicycles manufactured and distributed by Roark. The bicycle frames have a "Titanium" sticker on the top tube and a "Roark" sticker on the down tube. Every bicycle frame is built to the unique specification of each customer and has serial number and manufactured date located on the bottom bracket. Bicycle frames affected have serial numbers 001 through 422. The remedy is consumers should inspect their bicycle frame immediately for a crack in the chain stay bridge area or return the bicycle frame to roark for inspection. contact roark for shipping or delivery instructions, at roark's expense. the company will offer a $100 discount on their "frame refreshment program," as an incentive for consumers who have their bicycle frame inspected by roark. bicycle frames that exhibit a crack in the chain stay bridge area will either be repaired or replaced at no cost to the consumer.. Affected brand: CF Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc..

Hazard

The recall involves custom titanium bicycle frames for road bicycles manufactured and distributed by Roark. The bicycle frames have a "Titanium" sticker on the top tube and a "Roark" sticker on the down tube. Every bicycle frame is built to the unique specification of each customer and has serial number and manufactured date located on the bottom bracket. Bicycle frames affected have serial numbers 001 through 422.

Affected products

Titanium bicycle frame for road bicycles

Recalled brands

CF Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should inspect their bicycle frame immediately for a crack in the chain stay bridge area or return the bicycle frame to Roark for inspection. Contact Roark for shipping or delivery instructions, at Roark's expense. The company will offer a $100 discount on their "frame refreshment program," as an incentive for consumers who have their bicycle frame inspected by Roark. Bicycle frames that exhibit a crack in the chain stay bridge area will either be repaired or replaced at no cost to the consumer.

Recall date

March 11, 2005

Categories

Bicycles & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05550?

CPSC recall #05550 covers CPSC, CF Roark Welding & Engineering Announce Recall of Bicycle Frames, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 11, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves custom titanium bicycle frames for road bicycles manufactured and distributed by Roark. The bicycle frames have a "Titanium" sticker on the top tube and a "Roark" sticker on the down tube. Every bicycle frame is built to the unique specification of each customer and has serial number and manufactured date located on the bottom bracket. Bicycle frames affected have serial numbers 001 through 422.

What is the remedy for recall #05550?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05550 is consumers should inspect their bicycle frame immediately for a crack in the chain stay bridge area or return the bicycle frame to roark for inspection. contact roark for shipping or delivery instructions, at roark's expense. the company will offer a $100 discount on their "frame refreshment program," as an incentive for consumers who have their bicycle frame inspected by roark. bicycle frames that exhibit a crack in the chain stay bridge area will either be repaired or replaced at no cost to the consumer.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, CF Roark Welding & Engineering Announce Recall of Bicycle Frames on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-CF-Roark-Welding--Engineering-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Frames. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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