Dirt Works Australia Pty Ltd—Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks (Offset 135mm Spacing)

PRA number

2013/13567

Published date

Product description

Surly Pugsley bicycle fork with offset for 135mm spacing (yellow)
The forks affected were supplied by Dirt Works Australia Pty Ltd to bicycle retail stores as part of a complete bicycle - Surly Pugsley in YELLOW.
Identifying features
Date Code "2012 / 06 / 19" The date code is stamped onto the steerer tube of the fork. The fork must be removed from the bicycle in order to see the date code. If the date code is not readily visible, it can be seen by rubbing the area with steel wool or a dish scourer to make the engraving easier to see.

Other identifying numbers

Date Code "2012 / 06 / 19"
The date code is stamped onto the steerer tube of the fork. The fork must be removed from the bicycle in order to see the date code. If the date code is not readily visible, it can be seen by rubbing the area with steel wool or a dish scourer to make the engraving easier to see.

Reasons the product is recalled

The fork may bend above the disc tab (disc caliper mounting) during normal use.

The hazards to consumers

If the defect occurs, this may cause the bicycle to behave in an unpredictable way and could pose a fall hazard to the cyclist.

What consumers should do

Consumers should stop using the forks immediately. Consumers should contact the place of purchase to have the fork replaced free of charge.

Supplier

Dirt Works Australia Pty Ltd

Traders who sold this product

Revolutions Geraldton & The Bike Shop Moonah

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

-

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product category

Recreation
Sports equipment