Injuries

Bicycle forks

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Bicycle forksBicycle forks
Case number
A12/1555/13
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Type / Model
32 and 34 Float or Talas Evolution Series
Batch
Manufactured between 1 March 2012 and 30 November 2012.
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇷 Greece
Country of origin
🇺🇸 United States
Published
2013-11-15

⚠️ Risk

null The fork damper cylinder / piston assembly may separate and allow the fork to over-extend under certain circumstances. As a result the front wheel could possibly detach from the bicycle while in use, creating a fall hazard.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 22/10/2013

Bicycle forks with 120mm-160mm of travel with an open cartridge damper. Sold as aftermarket equipment and also supplied as original equipment on various brand bicycles.