Campus Cruisers · Recalled
Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front Fork Failure
The bicycle's front fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
- Units
- About 100
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $450
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Campus Cruisers' Eastside Fix model bicycles. The single speed bicycle has an aluminum frame and fork. The bicycles were sold in royal blue with a white leather seat and white gel grips on the handlebars.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from March 2010 through May 2010 for about $450
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Campus Cruisers LLC, of Boulder, Colo.
Incident log
The firm has received four reports of lateral cracks beneath the front fork's crown. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled front forks. Consumers can contact their local Campus Cruisers dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers who are not near an authorized dealer should contact Campus Cruisers for assistance.
For additional information, contact Campus Cruisers toll-free at (877) 260-2721 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.campuscruisers.com. Consumers can also email the firm at info@campuscruisers.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 07 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
