Reynolds Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 08040. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fork tips could separate from the fork legs, causing the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. This could pose a serious fall hazard to riders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled forks immediately and contact Reynolds for a free replacement fork.
CPSC recall 08040 has the recall date 23 Oct 2007. The notice names the firm MacLean Quality Composites, d.b.a. Reynolds. The recall has about 330 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 330 |
| Description | This recall involves the Reynolds UL bicycle fork models with 43 mm and 50 mm rakes and with serial numbers 09100 through 10403. The serial number decal is located on the steer tube. To see the serial number, the fork must be removed from the frame. Some recalled forks are black, have "Reynolds" printed on them, and have a gray and white stripe painted on the legs of the fork. Other recalled forks were painted with a different paint scheme and do not have "Reynolds" printed on them. To determine if a fork is included in this recall, consumers should contact the company. |
| Product | Reynolds UL Bicycle Forks, About 330, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $500. The recalled forks were included in custom 2007 bicycle frame kits from the following manufacturers: Independent Fabrication, Litespeed, Lynskey Performance Designs LLC., Merlin, Parlee, Rock Lobster,… |
| Manufacturer | MacLean Quality Composites, d.b.a. Reynolds |
| Distributor | Quality Bicycle Products |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 330Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name MacLean Quality Composites, d.b.a. Reynolds
- 1
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08040. https://recallregister.com/product/4055-reynolds-recalls-bicycle-forks-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 08040 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $500. The recalled forks were included in custom 2007 bicycle frame kits from the following manufacturers: Independent Fabrication, Litespeed, Lynskey Performance Designs LLC., Merlin, Parlee, Rock Lobster,…
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08040?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 330
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States