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CPSC recall · Reported July 31, 2003

CPSC, Cervélo Cycles Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks

The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider.

Recall #
03169
Affected scope
About 317
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Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada recalled The recall involves "Wolf" all-carbon road bike forks with a 1-inch diameter threadless s… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Cervélo Cycles Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Forks was recalled by Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada in July 31, 2003. Reason: The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing…. Remedy: Return the bicycles with the recalled forks to the dealer where purchased or contact Cerv…. Verify recall #03169 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing….

Moderate
severity level
July 31, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03169 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #03169) was formally reported on July 31, 2003. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 317.

The documented reason for this recall is: The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Return the bicycles with the recalled forks to the dealer where purchased or contact Cervélo's recall hotline to locate the nearest service dealer to receive a free replacement. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 317

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recall involves "Wolf" all-carbon road bike forks with a 1-inch diameter threadless steer tube. The bicycle forks were sold with 2003 model Soloist Team and Super Prodigy bicycles and framesets. A 17cm "Cervélo" logo is printed in white outlined letters on both fork legs.

Reason for recall

The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider.

Remedy, what to do

Return the bicycles with the recalled forks to the dealer where purchased or contact Cervélo's recall hotline to locate the nearest service dealer to receive a free replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 03169
Date reported July 31, 2003
Date initiated July 31, 2003
Recalling firm Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Affected scope About 317
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Return the bicycles with the recalled forks to the dealer where purchased or contact Cervélo's recall hotline to locate the neare…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall involves "Wolf" all-carbon road bike forks with a 1-inch diameter threadless steer tube. The bicycle forks were sold with 2003 model Soloist Team and Super Prodigy bicycles and framesets. A 17cm "Cervélo" logo is printed in white outlined letters on both fork legs.. Recalled by Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada. Units affected: About 317.
Why was this product recalled?
The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing a risk of injury to the rider.
What should consumers do?
Return the bicycles with the recalled forks to the dealer where purchased or contact Cervélo's recall hotline to locate the nearest service dealer to receive a free replacement.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 31, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03169.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (03169) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported July 31, 2003. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.