Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks
Recalled by Ritchey Design, of Reno, Nevada
Consumer product recall
A fall or tip-over hazard means the product can become unstable and tip, drop, or collapse, which can injure the user or nearby children. These recalls are common for furniture, seating, and baby products. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow the provided remedy.
Ritchey Design, of Reno, Nevada has recalled Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on August 13, 2026. It involves a fall or tip-over hazard.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks, with approximately About 775 affected. The company behind the recall is Ritchey Design, of Reno, Nevada.
From the official recall notice: “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 Moun…”
Why was Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks recalled?
According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “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.” In plain terms, this recall relates to a fall or tip-over hazard.
A fall or tip-over hazard means the product can become unstable and tip, drop, or collapse, which can injure the user or nearby children. These recalls are common for furniture, seating, and baby products. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow the provided remedy.
Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: The firm has received one report of the alloy insert in the crown hole coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The official recall notice states: “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 cr…”
About this recall
This recall applies to products sold in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public CPSC data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the CPSC or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
What fall or tip-over hazard actually means
A fall or tip-over hazard means the product can become unstable and tip, drop, or collapse, which can injure the user or nearby children. These recalls are common for furniture, seating, and baby products. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow the provided remedy.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks from Ritchey Design, of Reno, Nevada — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On most consumer products, the model and serial number appear on a rating label — usually on the underside, the back panel, inside a battery compartment, or on a sewn-in tag for textiles and children's products. Check the original box if you still have it.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Stop using the product now and keep it away from children and pets until it's dealt with.
Follow the remedy in the official notice — typically a free repair kit, replacement, or refund from Ritchey Design, of Reno, Nevada. You usually do not need a receipt.
Don't resell or donate a recalled product, and don't assume a second-hand version is safe — recalled items circulate for years on resale sites.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- August 13, 2026
- Recall started
- August 13, 2026
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks recalled?+
According to the CPSC: The alloy insert located in the front crown hole of the carbon fork can come loose, causing an ac…
How serious is this recall?+
Consumer product recall. A fall or tip-over hazard means the product can become unstable and tip, drop, or collapse, which can injure the user or nearby children. These recalls are common for furniture, seating, and baby products. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow the provided remedy.
What should I do if I have Ritchey Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data for this recall.
Recall number: CPSC-10924. Information last synced from the FDA on August 19, 2026.