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REI Novara Ponderosa mountain bikes

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: December 19, 1995 REI (Recreational Equipment Inc) Sports & Recreation Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
REI (Recreational Equipment Inc)
Reason for Recall:
Fall
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
Fall

Product Information

Full Description:

December 19, 1995 Release # 96-049 WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tange, Inc, of Osaka, Japan is voluntarily recalling 808 EXP 120 front suspension forks. The fork crown may crack during use, which could cause the fork to separate from the bicycle. As a result, riders could lose control of the bicycle and fall, causing serious injury or death. To date, Tange has not received any reports of injuries associated with cracked forks.The silver-gray forks are identifiable by decals on the front sides of the fork legs which read "Tange EXP 120 Suspension." Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) stores and mail-order catalogues sold the suspension forks nationwide from October 1994 through November 1995 as original equipment on 1995 REI Novara Ponderosa mountain bikes.Consumers who own 1995 Novara Ponderosa mountain bikes with Tange EXP 120 forks should stop using the bicycles immediately and call REI customer service at (800) 828- 5533. REI and Tange will send consumers a new Manitou suspension fork free of charge and provide information on free installation. For more information, consumers should contact REI.Media inquires should be directed to Michael Collins, REI Public Affairs Manager, at (206) 395-5956

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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Official Source

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CPSC Recall Number: 96049

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