Ritchey Design Recalls Carbon Bicycle Forks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall and Crash Hazards
Product details
- Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks
Company announcement
Ritchey Design is recalling approximately 775 Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks due to a defect where an alloy insert in the front crown hole can detach.
This defect can lead to accessories falling onto the front wheel, creating a fall and crash hazard for riders.
The recall applies nationwide, with products sold at retailers in California (Chico, Orange) and Colorado (Boulder), as well as online.
One incident of the alloy insert coming loose has been reported, but no injuries or deaths have occurred.
The recall was announced on August 13, 2026.
Risk:
The alloy insert located in the front crown hole of the carbon fork can come loose, causing an accessory to fall off and land on the bikes front wheel, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall and crash hazard.
Impacted states: Nationwide
Products:
- WCS Carbon Mountain Adventure Fork
- WCS Carbon Brevet Road Fork
- WCS Carbon Adventure Gravel Fork
- WCS Carbon Tapered Adventure Gravel Fork
Contact
For more information, call 800-748-2439 or email ritcheydesign@ritcheylogic.com.