Ritchey Design, Reno, Nev., has recalled approximately 775 carbon fiber bicycle forks and framesets after finding that an alloy crown insert can come loose, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.
The recall, announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), involves Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks with a crown hole. The fork fits on the front of the bicycle to hold the front wheel in place. The fork is sold individually and with certain Ritchey bicycle framesets. The framesets were sold as Montebello (Hot sauce color), Septimer (Black & White color) and Outback (Aurora and Winter Sage color). The individual black carbon forks were sold as WCS Carbon Mountain Adventure Fork, WCS Carbon Brevet Road Fork, WCS Carbon Adventure Gravel Fork and WCS Carbon Tapered Adventure Gravel Fork. The brand name “Ritchey” is located on the fork.
Consumers are asked to stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled fork immediately. Please inspect the front crown hole for any attached racks or accessories. The threaded hole located above the front wheel should be closed immediately. Consumers should register at https://ritcheylogic.com/support/recall to receive a free Ritchey Fork Crown Hole Closure Kit with instructions. All carbon bicycle forks with crown mounting holes are included in the recall.
The firm has received one report of the alloy insert in the crown hole coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled forks and framesets were sold at bicycle retailers nationwide and online at ritcheylogic.com from July 2024 through June 2026. Forks were priced between $660 and $700 individually, and between $1,760 and $3,500 when sold with framesets (CPSC Recall No. 26-696).
For more information:
Ritchey Design
https://ritcheylogic.com/
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
https://www.cpsc.gov/
