EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Bicycle forks Ohlins “Racing Forks” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1779/18
Summary
The top cap of the fork may not be adequately torqued and could work itself free while the bicycle is being ridden. This could cause the air cartridge to spring out of the tube and cause injuries.
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Product
Bicycle forks — Ohlins
- Brand
- Ohlins
- Name / model
- Racing Forks · RXF 36 and RXF 34 Air Mountain Bike Front Forks
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Mountain bike forks
- Recall information: http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/safety-notices
What is the risk?
- The top cap of the fork may not be adequately torqued and could work itself free while the bicycle is being ridden. This could cause the air cartridge to spring out of the tube and cause injuries.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/10/2018
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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