REI Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 11140
Affected scope: About 160

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REI Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 22, 2011. Reason: The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard t…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact their local REI store o…. Verify recall #11140 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard t….

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agency class: February 22, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11140 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

This recall involves Novara Fusion bicycles with serial numbers U95Y07321, U96Y28393, or in the sequential range of the last four digits U96Y28876 through U96Y29128. Serial numbers are located on the underside of the bike. The espresso-colored bicycles were sold in two styles, the Step Through and the Fusion. The Step Through was sold in extra small/small, while the Fusion was available in medium, large, and extra large.

Reason for recall

The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact their local REI store or the REI customer service center to arrange for a replacement fork to be installed free of charge.

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	11140
Date reported	February 22, 2011
Date initiated	February 22, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 160
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 riding the bicycles and contact their local REI store or the REI customer service center to arr…

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact their local REI store or the REI customer service center to arrange for a replacement fork to be installed free of charge.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 22, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11140.

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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