Float X2 mountain bike rear shock absorbers

Official notice

27 Feb 2017

Last checked

27 Feb 2017

Risk not stated by sourceACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Float X2 mountain bike rear shock absorbers. If the outer sleeve of the shock absorber ruptures during use, it may come into contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall hazard. Published 2017-02-27.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the affected Float X2 rear shock absorbers and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair. Consumers unable to return their bicycles should contact SOLA Sport on (02) 9550 1655 for instructions on receiving a free repair.

Recall number

6fec1533-cfb1-4cd7-8443-727d640c6248

Official notice

2017-02-27

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The hazard

If the outer sleeve of the shock absorber ruptures during use, it may come into contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall hazard.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Lots

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Models

YEAR 2016 AND SOME 2017 FLOAT X2 BICYCLE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

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Affected products

Product 1

All model year 2016 and some 2017 Float X2 bicycle rear shock absorbers. Sold individually and also installed on YT, Giant, Pivot, Intense, Ibis, Scott, Trek, GT, Knolly, Norco, Rocky Mountain, Diamondback, Morpheus, Foes Racing, Orbea, and Canyon full-suspension mountain bikes and frames. The solid black or black and gold Float X2 shocks have an air sleeve construction. Float X2 is printed on the external reservoir connected to the blue compression and red rebound adjusters that have X2 and RVS laser etched on them. Recalled shocks do not have a “250 psi max” label directly under the air fill boss on the outer sleeve of the shock. A full listing of all recalled shocks and bike models can be found at http://ridefox.com/recall#brandsmodels

Risk / hazard

If the outer sleeve of the shock absorber ruptures during use, it may come into contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall hazard.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

ACCC

Tier

beta

Recall details

Recall number

6fec1533-cfb1-4cd7-8443-727d640c6248

Classification

Bicycles and scooters (push)

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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