CPSC recall 26696
Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2026-08-14
On 2026-08-14 the CPSC announced a recall of Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks by Ritchey Design, citing 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 bike's front wheel, posing a risk of serious i….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 26696 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2026-08-13 |
| Published | 2026-08-14 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Ritchey Design |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks | This recall 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.
Reason
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 bike's front wheel, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall and crash hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Ritchey-Design-Recalls-Carbon-Bicycle-Forks-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-and-Crash-Hazards
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