Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure

2. Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2, 2009
Release # 09-234

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 426-4840
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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.

Name of Product: 2005 Novara Trionfo Bicycles

Units: About 260

Distributor: Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash.

Hazard: The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause
the
rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of forks
separating causing riders to fall. Injuries reported include a
fractured
clavicle, broken teeth, facial damage and head injuries.

Description: This recall involves 2005 Novara Trionfo bicycles with
Aprebic carbon fiber forks. The bicycles are blue and white with black
forks, and have the name "Novara" printed on the bars.

Sold at: REI retail stores nationwide from January 2005 through August
2006 for between $720 and $1,900.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles
and return them to an REI retail store a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact REI at (800)
426-4840 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.rei.com



To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recall
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09234.html