Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:Distributor: Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash. Hazard: The fork can...

Norco Recalls Bicycle Frames Due to Crash Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:Manufacturer: Norco Performance Bikes, of British Columbia, Canada Hazard: The...

Importer: Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wisc. Manufacturer: JD Components, of Taiwan Hazard: The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. Incidents/Injuries: There have been four reports of misaligned forks. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall involves...

Importer: Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn. Manufacturer: JD Components, of Taiwan Hazard: The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves model year 2008 Cannondale Adventure 2, Adventure 3, Adventure 2...

The words "Dahon" or "Novara" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. Hinges with an "R" embossed on the face of the upper handlepost hinge and/or a "Radius Handlepost" sticker on the handlepost are not included in the recall. Sold by: Authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430...

Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. Hazard: The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Incidents/Injuries: Specialized has received two reports of the handlebar breaking during use, one of which caused a rider to suffer head trauma which resulted in unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm. Description: This recall involves HL handlebars...

Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. Hazard: The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike. Incidents/Injuries: Specialized received reports of two falls that resulted in fractures requiring medical attention and surgery. Description: The recalled bicycles are as follows: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004...