Öhlins Recalls Bicycle Forks Sold on Specialized Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8461.
This recall involves Öhlins branded RXF36 Air and RXF34 Air suspension forks sold as aftermarket equipment and as original equipment on some Specialized-branded Enduro, Stumpjumper, Fuse, and Levo mountain bicycles. A bicycle fork is the part that holds the front wheel. The recalled forks are black with "ÖHLINS" written in gold on each of the fork lowers. They have "RXF36" or "RXF34" printed across the fork arch. RXF36 Coil Forks (no air valve on the right-side top cap and "TTX" and "Coil" written on the back of the left fork lowers) are not included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8461.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer for a free repair of the front fork.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Bicycles Sold At Authorized Specialized Retailers Nationwide From January 2016 Through September 2018. Öhlins Bicycle Forks Sold As Aftermarket Accessories Through Authorized Specialized Retailers, Independent Retailers, Including Jenson Usa, Fanatik Bike Co. And Online At Www.backcountry.com For Between About $1,000 And $1,250. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8461.
Öhlins at 877-922-3877 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ohlins.com and click on “Recall” for more information or Specialized Bicycle at 800-722-4423 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com and click on “SAFETY NOTICES” for more information.
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Bicycles Sold At Authorized Specialized Retailers Nationwide From January 2016 Through September 2018. Öhlins Bicycle Forks Sold As Aftermarket Accessories Through Authorized Specialized Retailers, Independent Retailers, Including Jenson Usa, Fanatik Bike Co. And Online At Www.backcountry.com For Between About $1,000 And $1,250. Recall FAQ
Bicycles Sold At Authorized Specialized Retailers Nationwide From January 2016 Through September 2018. Öhlins Bicycle Forks Sold As Aftermarket Accessories Through Authorized Specialized Retailers, Independent Retailers, Including Jenson Usa, Fanatik Bike Co. And Online At Www.backcountry.com For Between About $1,000 And $1,250. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Öhlins Recalls Bicycle Forks Sold on Specialized Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards. The notice was published on November 27, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,400 units are potentially affected.