Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Surly 100mm non-offset bicycle fork

Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks

Recall Date: May 8th, 2013
Type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Units: About 975
Hazards: The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedies: Replace
Refund
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.

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.

Images:

Surly 100mm non-offset bicycle fork

Surly 135mm offset bicycle fork

Surly bicycle fork date code

Consumer Contact:

Surly Bikes; toll-free at (877) 946-9333 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.surlybikes.com and click on the Safety Recall button for more information.

Injuries:

Surly Bikes has received one report of a fork bending above the disc brake mount. No injuries have been reported.

Manufacturers:

Aprebic Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

Retailers:

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.