Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 13185. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Surly bicycle fork and contact a Surly dealer for a free inspection and replacement or a full refund.
CPSC recall 13185 has the recall date 8 May 2013. The notice names the firm Aprebic Industry. The recall has about 975 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | Surly Bikes has received one report of a fork bending above the disc brake mount. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 975 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Surly Pugsley 100mm and 135mm bicycle forks made of tubular chromoly steel. "Surly" is printed on both legs of the fork. "Pugsley" is printed on the fork's packaging and on the frame of bikes with the recalled forks. Surly Pugsley 100mm bicycle forks were sold individually only. They are black, have triple water bottle mounts on each side, rack/fender mounts on the top and bottom and have date code 2012 03 20 stamped on the steerer tube. Surly Pugsley 135mm bicycle forks were sold individually and as part of 2013 model year complete bicycles. The 135mm forks are black, yellow or red and are stamped with date code 2012 06 19 on the steerer tube. Model number FK3175, FK3181 or FK0706 is printed on the packaging for forks sold individually. Surly Pugsley bicycle models FM3110-3114, FM3175-79, BK3110-14 and BK3175-79 were sold with the recalled forks as original equipment. The bicycle's model number is printed on the bicycle's packaging. |
| Product | Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks, About 975, Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Sold at | Bicycle stores nationwide and on various websites from May 2012 through February 2013 for about $100 individually or on Surly Pugsley bicycles for about $1,750. |
| Manufacturer | Aprebic Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Importer | Surly Bikes, of Bloomington, Minn., a wholly-owned brand |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 975Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Aprebic Industry
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13185The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13185. https://recallregister.com/product/1373-surly-bikes-recalls-bicycle-forks-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13185 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Surly Bikes has received one report of a fork bending above the disc brake mount. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bicycle stores nationwide and on various websites from May 2012 through February 2013 for about $100 individually or on Surly Pugsley bicycles for about $1,750.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13185?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13185?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 975