CPSC recall · Reported November 1, 2016
Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
The bicycle's rear shock absorber outer sleeve can rupture, allowing the sleeve to come in contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall and injury hazard.
Fox Factory, Watsonville, Calif. recalled This recall involves all model year 2016 and some 2017 FLOAT X2 bicycle rear shock absorb….
Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards was recalled by Fox Factory, Watsonville, Calif. in November 1, 2016. Reason: The bicycle's rear shock absorber outer sleeve can rupture, allowing the sleeve to come in contact with other…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled rear shock absorbers a…. Verify recall #17022 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fox Factory, Watsonville, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle's rear shock absorber outer sleeve can rupture, allowing the sleeve to come in contact with other….
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- November 1, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17022 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
This recall involves all model year 2016 and some 2017 FLOAT X2 bicycle rear shock absorbers sold both individually and installed on YT, Giant, Pivot, Intense, Ibis, Scott, Trek, GT, Knolly, Norco, Rocky Mountain, Diamondback, Morpheus, Foes Racing, Orbea and Canyon full-suspension mountain bikes and frames. The solid black or black and gold FLOAT X2 shocks have an air sleeve construction. FLOAT X2 is printed on the external reservoir connected to the blue compression and red rebound adjusters that have X2 and RVS laser etched on them. Recalled shocks do not have a "250 psi max" label directly under the air fill boss on the outer sleeve of the shock. Recalled shocks and bike models can be identified at http://ridefox.com/recall.
Reason for recall
The bicycle's rear shock absorber outer sleeve can rupture, allowing the sleeve to come in contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall and injury hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled rear shock absorbers and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair. Consumers unable to return their bicycles should contact Fox for instructions on receiving a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17022 |
| Date reported | November 1, 2016 |
| Date initiated | November 1, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Fox Factory, Watsonville, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 6,100 (in addition, about 1,200 were sold 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 immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled rear shock absorbers and return them to the place of purchase …
- Check the recall number (17022) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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