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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 775 units
Recall No. 26-696 Published August 13, 2026

Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks

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. sold at Performance Bike, Chico CA, Adrenaline Bikes, Orange CA, Excel Sports Boulder, Boulder, CO and other bicycle retailers nationwide and on-line including ritcheylogic.com from July 2024 – June 2026 for $660 to $700.

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Recalled Carbon Bicycle Fork with a crown hole
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Recalled Carbon Bicycle Fork with a crown hole

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Why it was recalled

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.

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SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received one report of the alloy insert in the crown hole coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 775
Made inTaiwan
Sold atPerformance Bike, Chico CA, Adrenaline Bikes, Orange CA, Excel Sports Boulder, Boulder, CO and other bicycle retailers nationwide and on-line including ritcheylogic.com
Sales periodJuly 2024 – June 2026
Price$660 to $700

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800-748-2439
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