Bicycle recalls

[Ross]

I just had a call from LBS where I purchased my Felt TT bike to say that there is a recall on them due to the forks may crack at the steerer and become detached from the handlebars and bicycle

There seem to be quite a few other bikes (and parts) on the recall list, could be an idea if people checked the list to see if they have a bike or part that is on the list as not all LBS' would keep records (especially if it was only a part).

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index ... mId/952818

[twizzle]

Jeez - Gore brake cables for Campag recalled!!!!

First I'd heard of that.

[Bentnose]

Crikes, I just noticed my road bike stem was recalled in 2009, Shimano Pro-Hi comp, bit worried now

[Stepr]

noticed this TREK bicycle recall today while looking for other info.

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1013954

[biker jk]

Willier Izoard XP recall. I read about it at the link below.

http://roadcyclinguk.com/news/gear-news/wilier-izoard-xp-recall.html

[Wazza]

For those who have Merida S2 & Centurions
http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index ... Id/1014327

[ldrcycles]

For those who have Merida S2 & Centurions
http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index ... Id/1014327

That one must be an error, we all know steel doesn't break, i could understand it if the steerer was that dangerous carbon fibre stuff .

[lump_a_charcoal]

Unrelated, but look at this one!

Russell Corporation Australia Pty Ltd—Sherrin Auskick Footballs
PRA number: 2012/13317
Date created: 28th September 2012
Product information
Product description
Rubber synthetic football (various sizes and colours). See attached PDF for images.
Identifying features
2011 & 2012 Auskick balls
What are the defects?
There is a possibility that a sewing needle may have been left inside the ball.
What are the hazards?
The needle may protrude through the skin of the ball, posing a potential laceration or puncture hazard.
Where the product was sold
Nationally

[cobba]

2012 and 2013 Tarmac SL4 bicycles/framesets
2013 Crux bicycles/framesets
2013 Secteur Disk bicycles

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1045150


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[jpgibson]

So the message here seems to be , forks are dangerous, so we should all ride unicycles or be able to chuck monos for miles?

[lump_a_charcoal]

So the message here seems to be , forks are dangerous, so we should all ride unicycles or be able to chuck monos for miles?

I ride a Lefty, so am I reducing the risk by half?

[Summernight]

So the message here seems to be , forks are dangerous, so we should all ride unicycles or be able to chuck monos for miles?

I ride a Lefty, so am I reducing the risk by half?

Or doubling it with all the pressure on one fork?

[adrian_d]

Unrelated, but look at this one!

Russell Corporation Australia Pty Ltd—Sherrin Auskick Footballs
PRA number: 2012/13317
Date created: 28th September 2012
Product information
Product description
Rubber synthetic football (various sizes and colours). See attached PDF for images.
Identifying features
2011 & 2012 Auskick balls
What are the defects?
There is a possibility that a sewing needle may have been left inside the ball.
What are the hazards?
The needle may protrude through the skin of the ball, posing a potential laceration or puncture hazard.
Where the product was sold
Nationally

Wow that gives a new definition of Dodgeball. Thats crazy... I've seen American footballs being made on "how its made" and i'm suprised to see that a sewing needle was left in. They use a Leather needle to hook the stitching through.... They are very strong sewing needles.

[ColinOldnCranky]

So the message here seems to be , forks are dangerous, so we should all ride unicycles or be able to chuck monos for miles?

Sound perfectly reasonable to me.