Fastrax forks on Proflex Arcadia mountain bike suspension forks
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Between 1991 and 1993, approximately 21,000 mountain bike suspension forks were sold by four manufacturers: Marzocchi, Girvin Inc., Specialized Bicycle Components, and Answer Products Inc. These forks may crack, break, or separate at various points depending on the model, which can cause riders to lose control of their bikes and fall. Since summer 1994, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has received at least 25 reports of accidents involving broken suspension forks that resulted in 8 injuries.
According to the recall notice, consumers who own any of the affected models should stop using their bicycles immediately and contact the manufacturer or a local authorized dealer. The manufacturers' contact numbers are: Marzocchi at (800) 227-5579, Girvin Inc. at (800) 447-3824, Specialized Bicycle Components at (800) 214-1468, and Answer Products Inc. at (800) 423-0273. The recall notice states that owners of recalled suspension forks will receive instructions for repairing or replacing the forks but does not specify additional remedies beyond contacting the manufacturer.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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December 1, 1994 Release # 95-032 WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of its ongoing investigation of injuries associated with mountain biking, CPSC, and the following four companies are announcing the companies' voluntary recall of about 21,000 mountain bike suspension forks. The forks, which connect the front wheel to the main frame of a mountain bike, may crack, break, or separate, in various locations, depending on the make and model. With a broken suspension fork, riders can lose control of the bike, fall, and seriously injure themselves.Since the summer of 1994, CPSC has received at least 25 reports of bike accidents from suspension forks that broke, cracked, or separated, resulting in 8 injuries.The following companies are participating in this recall: COMPANY MAKE/MODEL DISTRIBUTION DATES PROBLEM MarzocchiSuspensionCtr.Valencia, CA(800) 227-5579 XC50,XC51,XC250,XC400, XC500 1992-19937,000 sold Fork crowns may break or fracture. Girvin Inc.Woonsocket, RI(800)447-3824 Fastrax forkson ProflexArcadia 454/554 5/93-12/932,239 sold Loss of steering from adhesive in fork crown and steer tube. SpecializedBicycleComponentsMorgan Hill, CA(800) 214-1468 Future ShockFS 9/91-11/9312,500 sold Stanchion tubes separate from fork crown. AnswerProducts Inc.Valencia, CA(800) 423-0273 Manitou 2 andM Sport 7/92-12/921,000 sold Fork crowns crack or break. CPSC and the companies urge consumers to stop using bicycles that have these suspension forks immediately and contact the manufacturer or a local authorized dealer. Owners of recalled suspension forks will receive instructions for repairing or replacing the forks
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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