CPSC recall · Reported December 18, 2013
Fox Factory Recalls Evolution Mountain Bike Suspension Forks Due to Fall Hazard
The suspension fork's damper cylinder/piston can separate and cause the front wheel to detach, posing a fall hazard.
Fox Factory, of Watsonville, Calif. recalled The recalled suspension forks are model year 2013, 32 and 34 Evolution Series with 120mm ….
Fox Factory Recalls Evolution Mountain Bike Suspension Forks Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Fox Factory, of Watsonville, Calif. in December 18, 2013. Reason: The suspension fork's damper cylinder/piston can separate and cause the front wheel to detach, posing a fall …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles with recalled Fox Factory suspension forks and b…. Verify recall #14063 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fox Factory, of Watsonville, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The suspension fork's damper cylinder/piston can separate and cause the front wheel to detach, posing a fall ….
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- December 18, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14063 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 recalled suspension forks are model year 2013, 32 and 34 Evolution Series with 120mm to 160mm of travel. The Evolution name and logo are on a sticker on the front fork with the FOX brand name logo. Recalled forks can be identified by the serial number, which is found on the underside of the crown after removing the front wheel. The forks were sold as original equipment on some of the following 2013 model year mountain bikes: BMC, Cannondale, Commencal, Diamondback, GT, Kona, Lapierre, Norco, Orbea, Raleigh, Rocky Mountain, Santa Cruz, Scott, Specialized and Trek. A small quantity of suspension forks were sold to retailers or distributors as aftermarket accessories.
Reason for recall
The suspension fork's damper cylinder/piston can separate and cause the front wheel to detach, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with recalled Fox Factory suspension forks and bring them to the place of purchase for a free repair. Consumers can check their serial number at www.ridefox.com/, see the link at the lower left of the page, or contact Fox for assistance with discerning whether their bicycle has the recalled product and for instructions on how to return the recalled product and receive the free repair if they cannot bring their bicycle or fork to the place of purchase.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14063 |
| Date reported | December 18, 2013 |
| Date initiated | December 18, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Fox Factory, of Watsonville, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 11,250 in the U.S. and 1,250 in Canada |
| 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 stop using the bicycles with recalled Fox Factory suspension forks and bring them to the place of purchase for a…
- Check the recall number (14063) 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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