CPSC recall · Reported August 13, 2026
Ritchey Design Recalls Carbon Bicycle Forks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall and Crash Hazards
The alloy insert located in the front crown hole of the carbon fork can come loose, causing an accessory to fall off and land on the bike's front wheel, posing a risk of serious i…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks with a crown hole. The fork fits ….
Ritchey Design Recalls Carbon Bicycle Forks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from F… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 13, 2026. Reason: The alloy insert located in the front crown hole of the carbon fork can come loose, causing an accessory to f…. Remedy: Consumers are asked to stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled fork immediatel…. Verify recall #26696 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The alloy insert located in the front crown hole of the carbon fork can come loose, causing an accessory to f….
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- August 13, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26696 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 Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks with a crown hole. The fork fits on the front of the bicycle to hold the front wheel in place. The fork is sold individually and with certain Ritchey bicycle framesets. The framesets were sold as Montebello (Hot sauce color), Septimer (Black & White color) and Outback (Aurora and Winter Sage color). The individual black carbon forks were sold as WCS Carbon Mountain Adventure Fork, WCS Carbon Brevet Road Fork, WCS Carbon Adventure Gravel Fork and WCS Carbon Tapered Adventure Gravel Fork. The brand name "Ritchey" is located on the fork.
Reason for recall
The alloy insert located in the front crown hole of the carbon fork can come loose, causing an accessory to fall off and land on the bike's front wheel, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall and crash hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers are asked to stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled fork immediately. Please inspect the front crown hole for any attached racks or accessories. The threaded hole located above the front wheel should be closed immediately. Consumers should register at https://ritcheylogic.com/support/recall to receive a free Ritchey Fork Crown Hole Closure Kit with instructions. All carbon bicycle forks with crown mounting holes are included in the recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26696 |
| Date reported | August 13, 2026 |
| Date initiated | August 13, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 775 |
| 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 are asked to stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled fork immediately. Please inspect the front crown hole f…
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