PRA number
2015/14769
Published date
Product description
The product is a Front Suspension Fork used as a component in bicycles.
Reasons the product is recalled
A small percentage of the Products may have fixing bolts affected by hydrogen embrittlement.
The hazards to consumers
If the fixing bolt is affected by hydrogen embrittlement it may break and the fork may separate, causing a fall hazard.
What consumers should do
Consumers should stop using bicycles which incorporate fork models M3010, M3020, M3030, NEX and XCT which have serial date codes between K#141101 to K#150127 and return them to the store where they were purchased for inspection and possible repair.
If further information is required, retailers/customers are invited to contact SR
Suntour ‘s local distributor: Mr. Alan Bethel, Adventure Brands Pty Ltd, 5 Capital Place, Carrum Downs VIC 3201 on (03) 9770 8912 or alan@adventurebrands.com.au.
If further information is required, retailers/customers are invited to contact SR
Suntour ‘s local distributor: Mr. Alan Bethel, Adventure Brands Pty Ltd, 5 Capital Place, Carrum Downs VIC 3201 on (03) 9770 8912 or alan@adventurebrands.com.au.
Supplier
SR Suntour Machinery (Kunshan) Co. Ltd. (‘SR Suntour’)
Traders who sold this product
Nationally (the Products were sold to bicycle manufacturers in China and incorporated as a component in bicycles then sold in Australia). Retailers include Trek, Giant, Merida, GT and Scott brand bicycles.
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
