CPSC recall · Reported November 27, 2018
Öhlins Recalls Bicycle Forks Sold on Specialized Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
The air cartridge can abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks to the rider.
A-pro Tech Co., Ltd, of Taiwan recalled This recall involves Öhlins branded RXF36 Air and RXF34 Air suspension forks sold as afte….
Öhlins Recalls Bicycle Forks Sold on Specialized Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards was recalled by A-pro Tech Co., Ltd, of Taiwan in November 27, 2018. Reason: The air cartridge can abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks to the rider.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Ö…. Verify recall #19040 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
A-pro Tech Co., Ltd, of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The air cartridge can abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks to the rider..
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- November 27, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19040 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 Öhlins branded RXF36 Air and RXF34 Air suspension forks sold as aftermarket equipment and as original equipment on some Specialized-branded Enduro, Stumpjumper, Fuse, and Levo mountain bicycles. A bicycle fork is the part that holds the front wheel. The recalled forks are black with "ÖHLINS" written in gold on each of the fork lowers. They have "RXF36" or "RXF34" printed across the fork arch. RXF36 Coil Forks (no air valve on the right-side top cap and "TTX" and "Coil" written on the back of the left fork lowers) are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The air cartridge can abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks to the rider.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer for a free repair of the front fork.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19040 |
| Date reported | November 27, 2018 |
| Date initiated | November 27, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | A-pro Tech Co., Ltd, of Taiwan |
| Affected scope | About 5,400 (In addition, about 550 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 the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer for a free…
- Check the recall number (19040) 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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