Marzocchi, working with the the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling about 70 of its 888 forks.
According the CPSC, the suspension system on the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash. The forks can also expand forcefully if repair is attempted by the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.
Marzocchi has eight reports of damaged forks outside the U.S., including a report of an injury from a fall. The recall involves certain 2008 model year 888RC3 and 888RC3WC suspensions with date codes beginning with T07D07, T07D08 and T07D09. The forks are white or black with red and black artwork on the legs. The forks were sold nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for between $1,000 and $1,700.
Riders should stop using the recalled bicycle forks immediately, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to repair the forks.
Marzocchi Model Year 2008 888RC3 and 888RC3WC suspension systems manufactured between July 10, 2007 and September 15, 2007
WHY YOU ARE RECEIVING THIS NOTICE: Tenneco-Marzocchi S.r.L., in conjunction with the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission, and with the assistance of Tenneco-Marzocchi U.S.A., is conducting a voluntary safety campaign of the above identified suspension systems.
Marzocchi has learned that after a forceful landing, the suspension system can become completely compressed and "bottom out." The piston rod may collapse under the load of the landing. The collapsed piston rod prevents the suspension system from extending and returning to its original configuration. The fork spring will remain compressed inside the fork leg.
WARNING: If an unqualified mechanic attempts to repair the suspension system, the fork may extend violently, ejecting the top cap or spring with significant force, resulting in personal injury. In addition, if a piston rod breaks after a jump, it is possible, but not likely, that a rider can fall from the bicycle and strike the ground, thereby sustaining personal injury.
The suspension systems affected by this program were manufactured between July 10, 2007 and September 15, 2007 and can be identified with the date of production on the crown.
The date is written in the format: T07D0710
T07 = Year 2007 D07 = Month (July) 10 = Tenth day of the month
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
Immediately stop the use of the suspension systems manufactured during the relevant time period and return them to an authorized Marzocchi retailer for repair.
If the pumping rod of your suspension system has already failed, DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM YOURSELF. Return them to an authorized Marzocchi retailer for repair. There will be no charge to you for repairing your suspension system.
If you have any questions, please contact Marzocchi's UK distributor at:
Solent (UK) Ltd Units D2-D3 Heritage Business Park Heritage Way, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4BG 02392 521912 office@windwave.co.uk Tenneco-Marzocchi Via Grazia, 2 40069 Zola Pedrosa, Bologna Italy Flovecchio@tenneco-marzocchi.com
Marzocchi, working with the the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling about 70 of its 888 forks.
According the CPSC, the suspension system on the recalled forks could become completely compressed and fail to return to its original position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and crash. The forks can also expand forcefully if repair is attempted by the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.
Marzocchi has eight reports of damaged forks outside the U.S., including a report of an injury from a fall. The recall involves certain 2008 model year 888RC3 and 888RC3WC suspensions with date codes beginning with T07D07, T07D08 and T07D09. The forks are white or black with red and black artwork on the legs.
The forks were sold nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for between $1,000 and $1,700.
Riders should stop using the recalled bicycle forks immediately, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to repair the forks.
For additional information, contact Marzocchi at (800) 227-5579, e-mail the firm at mail to:Techinfo@Marzocchiusa.com, or visit www.marzocchi.com
Info aus UK
Marzocchi Model Year 2008 888RC3 and 888RC3WC suspension systems manufactured between
July 10, 2007 and September 15, 2007
WHY YOU ARE RECEIVING THIS NOTICE: Tenneco-Marzocchi S.r.L., in conjunction with the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission, and with the assistance of Tenneco-Marzocchi U.S.A., is conducting a voluntary safety campaign of the above identified suspension systems.
Marzocchi has learned that after a forceful landing, the suspension system can become completely compressed and "bottom out." The piston rod may collapse under the load of the landing. The collapsed piston rod prevents the suspension system from extending and returning to its original configuration. The fork spring will remain compressed inside the fork leg.
WARNING: If an unqualified mechanic attempts to repair the suspension system, the fork may extend violently, ejecting the top cap or spring with significant force, resulting in personal injury. In addition, if a piston rod breaks after a jump, it is possible, but not likely, that a rider can fall from the bicycle and strike the ground, thereby sustaining personal injury.
The suspension systems affected by this program were manufactured between July 10, 2007 and September 15, 2007 and can be identified with the date of production on the crown.
The date is written in the format: T07D0710
T07 = Year 2007
D07 = Month (July)
10 = Tenth day of the month
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
Immediately stop the use of the suspension systems manufactured during the relevant time period and return them to an authorized Marzocchi retailer for repair.
If the pumping rod of your suspension system has already failed, DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM YOURSELF. Return them to an authorized Marzocchi retailer for repair. There will be no charge to you for repairing your suspension system.
If you have any questions, please contact Marzocchi's UK distributor at:
Solent (UK) Ltd
Units D2-D3 Heritage Business Park
Heritage Way, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4BG
02392 521912
office@windwave.co.uk
Tenneco-Marzocchi
Via Grazia, 2
40069 Zola Pedrosa, Bologna
Italy
Flovecchio@tenneco-marzocchi.com
Or visit Marzocchi's website at
www.marzocchi.com