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Bicycles Recalled by Wilier Triestina Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Fork's Steerer Tube Can Break

U.S. CPSCFallsDec 18, 2012
Wilier Triestina Izoard XP bicycle
Wilier Triestina Izoard XP bicycle
Wilier Triestina Izoard XP bicycle fork
Wilier Triestina Izoard XP bicycle fork

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The bicycle fork's steerer tube can break while in use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and have an authorized Wilier bicycle dealer check for the serial number on the fork and, if it is included in the recall, the dealer will install a new Izoard replacement fork at no charge.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

This recall involves Wilier Triestina model Izoard XP bicycles or framesets that were sold with carbon/alloy forks with serial numbers between LH0001 and LH4000. The serial number is located on the steerer tube of the fork, around six inches from the crown. Bicycles purchased before January 2012 are not included in this recall.

Sold on

Bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2012 through October 2012 for about $2,600 for the bicycle.

Contact the company

Wilier USA; toll-free at (888) 849-7779 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.wilier-usa.com.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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