FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 10, 1999
Release # 99-155b
Company Phone Number: (800) 872-2453 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
"Verdict" Bicycles Recalled by Huffy
PRODUCT: Huffy "Verdict" Bicycles Suspension Forks - Hsin Lung
Accessory, of Taiwan, is recalling about 1,400 bicycle suspension forks
with model number HSF-350. The fork's model number is on the right tube
of the fork. The forks are black, and have "Zoom" written on them. These
forks were installed exclusively on Huffy Bicycle Company "Verdict"
full-suspension mountain bikes with serial numbers B98J, B98K, B98L and B99A. The bicycle serial number is on the area where the crank is
attached to the frame. Mass merchandise stores, such as Shopko, Service
Merchandise, Pamida and TRU*SERV, sold these bicycles nationwide from
January 1999 to June 1999 for about $200.
PROBLEM: These suspension forks can break apart during use when the
upper crown weld fails, causing serious injuries to the bicycle rider.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Hsin Lung Accessory has received three reports of
serious injuries to riders, including contusions, bruises and
lacerations to the mouth, caused by the front suspension forks breaking.
WHAT TO DO: Immediately stop riding bicycles. Hsin Lung Accessory is
replacing the bicycle forks with new and improved front suspension forks
at no charge. To arrange to get a replacement fork installed and for
more information, consumers should call Huffy Bicycles at (800) 872-2453
between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
