Racelight T Carbon Fork 2003
RECALL UPDATED: 22nd August 2016
MODELS AFFECTED:
• Full Carbon Racelight T (RT) - 2003/2005
• Racelight T Full Carbon - 2006
• 12K Racelight T - 2007/2009
• 12K - 2009
DETAILS:
We have had two cases of components separating affecting models illustrated below.
HAZARD:
Possibility of bonding failure between fork crown and steerer tube.
Possibility of bonding failure between fork crown and carbon fork leg.
Resulting in loss of control / fall which may result in serious injury.
IDENTIFICATION:
If your fork has the characteristics below and any of the icons as pictured on this page, your fork is affected by this recall.
NOT AFFECTED:
If your fork has any of the below features it is not subject to this recall:
• Short Drop Brakes [39 - 51mm]
• Tapered Steerer
• Is constructed wholly of carbon [ without an aluminium fork crown ]
• Is full alloy fork
• Has an alloy steerer tube
• No mudguard eyelets
• Bears the Kinesis or Kinesis UK logos
Your fork will not be affected by this recall
SALES OUTLETS:
Upgrade Bikes Ltd. retail partners can be found here.
ACTION TO TAKE:
Please stop using your fork immediately.
Please return your fork either via the retailer you purchased your fork from or directly to ourselves using the address below.
NB in any doubt, stop using your fork immediately and contact us by phone or email for clarification.
RETURN ADDRESS:
Upgrade Bikes Limited,
Racelight T Carbon Fork 2003 - 2009 Recall,
Returns Dept.
Units A-B,
Star Road,
Partridge Green,
West Sussex,
RH13 8RA.
FURTHER CONCERNS / INFORMATION:
Any further information please call Upgrade Bikes Ltd. 01403 711 611 opt 4
or email info@upgradebikes.co.uk
We wish to thank you for your co-operation and apologise for any inconvenience.
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