CPSC recall · Reported March 11, 2005
CPSC, CF Roark Welding & Engineering Announce Recall of Bicycle Frames
The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders.
Cf Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc., of Brownsburg, Ind. recalled The recall involves custom titanium bicycle frames for road bicycles manufactured and dis….
CPSC, CF Roark Welding & Engineering Announce Recall of Bicycle Frames was recalled by Cf Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc., of Brownsburg, Ind. in March 11, 2005. Reason: The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders.. Remedy: Consumers should inspect their bicycle frame immediately for a crack in the chain stay br…. Verify recall #05550 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Cf Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc., of Brownsburg, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders..
- None
- agency class
- 422 units
- affected scope
- March 11, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05550 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.
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Product description
The recall involves custom titanium bicycle frames for road bicycles manufactured and distributed by Roark. The bicycle frames have a "Titanium" sticker on the top tube and a "Roark" sticker on the down tube. Every bicycle frame is built to the unique specification of each customer and has serial number and manufactured date located on the bottom bracket. Bicycle frames affected have serial numbers 001 through 422.
Reason for recall
The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should inspect their bicycle frame immediately for a crack in the chain stay bridge area or return the bicycle frame to Roark for inspection. Contact Roark for shipping or delivery instructions, at Roark's expense. The company will offer a $100 discount on their "frame refreshment program," as an incentive for consumers who have their bicycle frame inspected by Roark. Bicycle frames that exhibit a crack in the chain stay bridge area will either be repaired or replaced at no cost to the consumer.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05550 |
| Date reported | March 11, 2005 |
| Date initiated | March 11, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Cf Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc., of Brownsburg, Ind. |
| Affected scope | 422 |
| 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
Consumers should inspect their bicycle frame immediately for a crack in the chain stay bridge area or return the bicycle frame to…
- Check the recall number (05550) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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