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Wilier Triestina Izoard XP Bicycle Fork
- Starting date:
- November 15, 2012
- Posting date:
- November 15, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Leisure
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-15556
Affected products
Wilier Triestina Izoard XP Bicycle Fork
Product description
This recall involves the Izoard XP fork with serial numbers starting with LH.
Hazard identified
The fork can unexpectedly break causing the rider to fall and sustain injury.The company received one report of minor injuries in Canada.
Health Canada has not received any report of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these bicycle forks.
Number sold
Approximately 160 unitsof the recalled forks were sold at specialized bicycle retailers in Canada
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from January 2012 to July 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Wilier Triestina S.p.A Rossano
ITALY
- Distributor
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Partone International Ventures of Victoria
British Columbia
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bike and return it to the place of purchase to have a technician examine the fork. A replacement will be provided in exchange for the recalled fork.
For more information, consumers may contact PartOne International Ventures at 1-866-727-8663 Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST or visit the firm's Web site.