Cervelo SA Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

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.. Recalled by True Temper Composite Material Products Co. Ltd, of Guangzhou, China. Units affected: About 5,800.

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

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

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 20, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08368.