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Öhlins Recalls Bicycle Forks Sold on Specialized Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Reported: November 27, 2018 Initiated: November 27, 2018 #19040

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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer for a free repair of the front fork.

Details

Units Affected
About 5,400 (In addition, about 550 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Ohlins-Recalls-Bicycle-Forks-Sold-on-Specialized-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by A-pro Tech Co., Ltd, of Taiwan. Units affected: About 5,400 (In addition, about 550 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The air cartridge can abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks to the rider.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 27, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19040.

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