[Recalled] Bicycle forks — This recall involves Box Components' carbon fiber BMX bicycle forks | CPSC 2016-05-26
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Bicycle forks |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 16176 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 26 May 2016 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves Box Components' carbon fiber BMX bicycle forks. The forks are black with "BOX" printed in white on the side. The model numbers are printed in white letters on the front face of fork crown. The affected models have one of the following three serial numbers printed above the crown: 140508, 140606 or 140702. The affected models include: Model Numbers Specification XE 20-inch, 10 mm XE 24-inch, 10 mm XL 20-inch, 10 mm XL 24-inch, 10 mm XS 20-inch, 10 mm Hazards: The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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