Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Active Recall Announced November 1, 2016 CPSC #17022

Quick answer

Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards is CPSC recall #17022, announced on November 1, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all model year 2016 and some 2017 FLOAT X2 bicycle rear shock absorbers sold both individually and installed on YT, Giant, Pivot, Intense, Ibis, Scott, Trek, GT, Knolly, Norco, Rocky Mountain, Diamondback, Morpheus, Foes Racing, Orbea and Canyon full-suspension mountain bikes and frames. The solid black or black and gold FLOAT X2 shocks have an air sleeve construction. FLOAT X2 is printed on the external reservoir connected to the blue compression and red rebound adjusters that have X2 and RVS laser etched on them. Recalled shocks do not have a "250 psi max" label directly under the air fill boss on the outer sleeve of the shock. Recalled shocks and bike models can be identified at http://ridefox.com/recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled rear shock absorbers and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair. consumers unable to return their bicycles should contact fox for instructions on receiving a free repair.. Affected brand: Fox Factory, Watsonville, Calif..

Hazard

This recall involves all model year 2016 and some 2017 FLOAT X2 bicycle rear shock absorbers sold both individually and installed on YT, Giant, Pivot, Intense, Ibis, Scott, Trek, GT, Knolly, Norco, Rocky Mountain, Diamondback, Morpheus, Foes Racing, Orbea and Canyon full-suspension mountain bikes and frames. The solid black or black and gold FLOAT X2 shocks have an air sleeve construction. FLOAT X2 is printed on the external reservoir connected to the blue compression and red rebound adjusters that have X2 and RVS laser etched on them. Recalled shocks do not have a "250 psi max" label directly under the air fill boss on the outer sleeve of the shock. Recalled shocks and bike models can be identified at http://ridefox.com/recall.

Affected products

Mountain bike rear shock absorbers

Recalled brands

Fox Factory, Watsonville, Calif.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled rear shock absorbers and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair. Consumers unable to return their bicycles should contact Fox for instructions on receiving a free repair.

Recall date

November 1, 2016

Categories

Mountain bike rear shock absorbers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17022?

CPSC recall #17022 covers Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 1, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all model year 2016 and some 2017 FLOAT X2 bicycle rear shock absorbers sold both individually and installed on YT, Giant, Pivot, Intense, Ibis, Scott, Trek, GT, Knolly, Norco, Rocky Mountain, Diamondback, Morpheus, Foes Racing, Orbea and Canyon full-suspension mountain bikes and frames. The solid black or black and gold FLOAT X2 shocks have an air sleeve construction. FLOAT X2 is printed on the external reservoir connected to the blue compression and red rebound adjusters that have X2 and RVS laser etched on them. Recalled shocks do not have a "250 psi max" label directly under the air fill boss on the outer sleeve of the shock. Recalled shocks and bike models can be identified at http://ridefox.com/recall.

What is the remedy for recall #17022?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17022 is consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled rear shock absorbers and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair. consumers unable to return their bicycles should contact fox for instructions on receiving a free repair.. 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 Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards 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/2017/Fox-Factory-Recalls-Mountain-Bike-Shock-Absorbers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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