CPSC recall · Reported May 8, 2013
Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Aprebic Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan recalled This recall involves Surly Pugsley 100mm and 135mm bicycle forks made of tubular chromoly….
Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Aprebic Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan in May 8, 2013. Reason: The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Surly bicycle…. Verify recall #13185 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Aprebic Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider..
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- May 8, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13185 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, 3 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Surly Pugsley 100mm and 135mm bicycle forks made of tubular chromoly steel. "Surly" is printed on both legs of the fork. "Pugsley" is printed on the fork's packaging and on the frame of bikes with the recalled forks. Surly Pugsley 100mm bicycle forks were sold individually only. They are black, have triple water bottle mounts on each side, rack/fender mounts on the top and bottom and have date code 2012 03 20 stamped on the steerer tube. Surly Pugsley 135mm bicycle forks were sold individually and as part of 2013 model year complete bicycles. The 135mm forks are black, yellow or red and are stamped with date code 2012 06 19 on the steerer tube. Model number FK3175, FK3181 or FK0706 is printed on the packaging for forks sold individually. Surly Pugsley bicycle models FM3110-3114, FM3175-79, BK3110-14 and BK3175-79 were sold with the recalled forks as original equipment. The bicycle's model number is printed on the bicycle's packaging.
Reason for recall
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Surly bicycle fork and contact a Surly dealer for a free inspection and replacement or a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13185 |
| Date reported | May 8, 2013 |
| Date initiated | May 8, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Aprebic Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Affected scope | About 975 |
| 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 Surly bicycle fork and contact a Surly dealer for a f…
- Check the recall number (13185) 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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