Bicycle fork
Bicycle fork was recalled on 30 January 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0123/09. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of injuries because the steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame.
| Alert Number | 0123/09 |
| Brand | SRAM |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Model Number | RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks |
| Published | 30 January 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because the steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash. One incident reported.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Bicycle forks with steel steerer sold for installation on new bicycles. Only those forks manufactured between March 2008 and October 2008 with dates codes 09T8 through 42T8 are affected. The date code is located on the back of the fork crown and on the lower leg. The RockShox Domain fork is installed on Transition Bottle Rocket bicycles, and may have been installed on Rocky Mountain Flatline 1, Rocky Mountain Slayer SS350, and Rocky Mountain Slayer SS396 bicycles.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Bicycle fork.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.