Kona · Recalled
Kona Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
- Units
- About 530
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,700
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves all 2014 Kona Wo bicycles with a charcoal black frame and silver decals. The word "Wo" is on the top tube of the frame and the word "Kona" is on the down tube of the frame and on the side of the seat.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Kona dealers nationwide from September 2013 through July 2014 for about $1,700.
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Kona Bicycle Company, of Ferndale, Wash.
Incident log
Kona has received one report of the bicycle fork breaking at the junction of the crown. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Kona or an authorized Kona dealer for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle fork.
Kona at 800-566-2872 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, online at www.konaworld.com and click on the 2014 Kona Wo Recall link under the Support tab for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.