Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 20, 2008 CPSC #08368

Quick answer

Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #08368, announced on August 20, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words "Wolf Superlite" and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters "SL" on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. There is a True Temper CRT™ logo on the inside of both fork legs. The recalled forks could have been included on the following bicycle models: R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon framesets and complete bicycles. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.. Affected brands: True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, Cervélo SA.

Hazard

The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words "Wolf Superlite" and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters "SL" on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. There is a True Temper CRT™ logo on the inside of both fork legs. The recalled forks could have been included on the following bicycle models: R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon framesets and complete bicycles.

Affected products

Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks

Recalled brands

True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, Cervélo SA

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.

Recall date

August 20, 2008

Categories

Bicycles & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08368?

CPSC recall #08368 covers Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 20, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words "Wolf Superlite" and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters "SL" on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. There is a True Temper CRT™ logo on the inside of both fork legs. The recalled forks could have been included on the following bicycle models: R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon framesets and complete bicycles.

What is the remedy for recall #08368?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08368 is consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.. 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 Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard 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/2008/Cervelo-SA-Recalls-Bicycle-Forks-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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