[NMCycling] Kona Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

[Craig M. Doolittle via Bike-racers]

Recall Date: November 17, 2015
Recall Number: 16-037

Kona Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kona-Recalls-Bicycles/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Kona Wo bicycles

Hazard: The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Kona or an authorized Kona dealer for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle fork.

Consumer Contact: Kona at 800-566-2872 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, online at www.konaworld.com<http://www.konaworld.com> and click on the 2014 Kona Wo Recall link under the Support tab for more information.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kona-Recalls-Bicycles/

Recall Details

Units: About 530

Description: This recall involves all 2014 Kona Wo bicycles with a charcoal black frame and silver decals. The word "Wo" is on the top tube of the frame and the word "Kona" is on the down tube of the frame and on the side of the seat.

Incidents/Injuries: Kona has received one report of the bicycle fork breaking at the junction of the crown. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Authorized Kona dealers nationwide from September 2013 through July 2014 for about $1,700.

Distributor: Kona Bicycle Company, of Ferndale, Wash.

Manufactured in: Taiwan
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