CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Civia Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
This recall involves all Civia Hyland bicycles sold with original equipment carbon fiber forks and all Civia Carbon forks sold as aftermarket products. The forks are black and have the word "Civia" forged into the fork dropout.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles with the recalled forks and contact an authorized Civia Cycles dealer for a free replacement fork. All known users have been contacted.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Civia Cycles toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.civiacycles.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from April 2008 through February 2010 for between $1,675 and $3,500 for Civia Hyland complete bicycles and for about $195 for Civia Carbon forks
Injuries
Civia Cycles has received two reports of forks cracking and one report of a fork breaking resulting in an abrasion on face and bruised ribs.
Recall Number
10730
Product Information
Product Name
Hyland Bicycles and Carbon Bicycle Forks
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Number of Units
About 800
Imported By
Civia Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn.
Manufactured In
Taiwan