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….

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 CPSC recall-The forks on the bicycles can develop cracks near the crown area, resulting in failure of the fork and posing….

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agency class: July 31, 2003
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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 recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above 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.

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	Not classified by agency
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
Official source	CPSC notice →

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03169.

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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