CF Roark Welding & Engineering Recall of Bicycle Frames

Titanium bicycle frame for road bicycles

Date of Recall

2005-03-11

CPSC Release Number

05-550

Manufactured In

USA

Units

422

Importer

CF Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc., of Brownsburg, Ind.

Sold By

Direct Web site sales from January 1997 through December 2004 for between $1,975 and $2,175.

Problem/Hazard

The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders.

Injuries/Incidents

Roark has received nine reports of bicycle frames cracking, but no injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall involves custom titanium bicycle frames for road bicycles manufactured and distributed by Roark. The bicycle frames have a "Titanium" sticker on the top tube and a "Roark" sticker on the down tube. Every bicycle frame is built to the unique specification of each customer and has serial number and manufactured date located on the bottom bracket. Bicycle frames affected have serial numbers 001 through 422.

Remedy

Consumers should inspect their bicycle frame immediately for a crack in the chain stay bridge area or return the bicycle frame to Roark for inspection. Contact Roark for shipping or delivery instructions, at Roark's expense. The company will offer a $100 discount on their "frame refreshment program," as an incentive for consumers who have their bicycle frame inspected by Roark. Bicycle frames that exhibit a crack in the chain stay bridge area will either be repaired or replaced at no cost to the consumer.

Consumer Contact

Call Roark toll-free at (800) 556-3163 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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