Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Recall #: 08368
Affected scope: About 5,800

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, of Guangzhou, China recalled The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words "….

Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, of Guangzhou, China in August 20, 2008. Reason: The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious in…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and con…. Verify recall #08368 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, of Guangzhou, China issued this CPSC recall-The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious in….

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agency class: August 20, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08368 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 recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words "Wolf Superlite" and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters "SL" on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. There is a True Temper CRT™ logo on the inside of both fork legs. The recalled forks could have been included on the following bicycle models: R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon framesets and complete bicycles.

Reason for recall

The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.

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	08368
Date reported	August 20, 2008
Date initiated	August 20, 2008
Recalling firm	True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, of Guangzhou, China
Affected scope	About 5,800
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 immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The fork's steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 20, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08368.

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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