Reynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4055.
This recall involves the Reynolds UL bicycle fork models with 43 mm and 50 mm rakes and with serial numbers 09100 through 10403. The serial number decal is located on the steer tube. To see the serial number, the fork must be removed from the frame. Some recalled forks are black, have "Reynolds" printed on them, and have a gray and white stripe painted on the legs of the fork. Other recalled forks were painted with a different paint scheme and do not have "Reynolds" printed on them. To determine if a fork is included in this recall, consumers should contact the company.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4055.
Consumers should stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled forks immediately and contact Reynolds for a free replacement fork.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Independent Bicycle Retailers Nationwide From October 2006 Through May 2007 For About $500. The Recalled Forks Were Included In Custom 2007 Bicycle Frame Kits From The Following Manufacturers: Independent Fabrication, Litespeed, Lynskey Performance Designs Llc., Merlin, Parlee, Rock Lobster, Spectrum Cycles, Strong Frames And Vicious Cycles. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4055.
For additional information, contact Reynolds toll-free at (866) 798-3040 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the company's Web site at www.reynoldscycling.com/recall or send an email to recall@reynoldscycling.com
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Independent Bicycle Retailers Nationwide From October 2006 Through May 2007 For About $500. The Recalled Forks Were Included In Custom 2007 Bicycle Frame Kits From The Following Manufacturers: Independent Fabrication, Litespeed, Lynskey Performance Designs Llc., Merlin, Parlee, Rock Lobster, Spectrum Cycles, Strong Frames And Vicious Cycles. Recall FAQ
Independent Bicycle Retailers Nationwide From October 2006 Through May 2007 For About $500. The Recalled Forks Were Included In Custom 2007 Bicycle Frame Kits From The Following Manufacturers: Independent Fabrication, Litespeed, Lynskey Performance Designs Llc., Merlin, Parlee, Rock Lobster, Spectrum Cycles, Strong Frames And Vicious Cycles. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Reynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on October 23, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 330 units are potentially affected.