Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber Girvin CL Suspension Forks
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Girvin Incorporated is recalling 120 Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber Girvin CL Suspension Forks with legs manufactured by Applied Fiber Systems. The forks may crack or separate, which could cause riders to lose control of their bicycles and fall. The lightweight black forks have white "Girvin" decals on each leg and yellow drop-outs, with serial numbers between 039297 and 040478 stamped on the bottom of the top fork link. The forks were sold nationwide by authorized Girvin dealers from March 1996 through June 1996 for $599. Girvin has received four reports of forks breaking, though the CPSC is not aware of any injuries.
Consumers who own bicycles with the recalled Girvin CL Suspension Forks should stop using the bicycles immediately and call Girvin Incorporated Technical Services at (800) 447-3824, extension 316. Girvin will provide consumers with a free set of aluminum legs until replacement carbon fiber legs become available.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Vehicle Accident
Carbon Fiber Mountain Bike Fork Recalled by Girvin NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Media Relations July 18, 1996 (301) 504-7908 Release # 96-168 CPSC and Girvin Incorporated Announce Carbon Fiber Mountain Bike Fork Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Girvin Incorporated of Woonsocket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling 120 Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber Girvin CL Suspension Forks with legs manufactured by Applied Fiber Systems (AFS). The mountain bike forks may crack or separate, causing a rider to lose control of the bicycle and fall. Girvin Incorporated has received four reports of forks breaking. CPSC is not aware of any injuries associated with the forks. The lightweight, black forks have white "Girvin" decals on each leg and yellow drop-outs. The recalled forks have serial numbers between 039297 and 040478 stamped on the bottom of the top fork link, the metal piece connecting the legs at the top of the fork. Authorized Girvin dealers sold the Girvin CL forks nationwide from March 1996 through June 1996 as after-market equipment for $599. Consumers who own bicycles with the defective Girvin CL Suspension Forks should stop using the bicycles immediately and call Girvin Incorporated Technical Services at (800) 447-3824, extension 316. Girvin Incorporated will give consumers a free set of aluminum legs until replacement carbon fiber legs are available.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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