NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2009
Release #09-125

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 227-5579
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Marzocchi Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Injury
during Repair

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Bicycle Forks

Units: About 70

Manufacturer: Tenneco-Marzocchi s.r.l., of Bologna, Italy

Hazard: The suspension system on bikes with the recalled forks could
become completely compressed and fail to return to its original
position after a forceful landing. This can cause riders to lose
control of the bicycle and crash. The forks can also expand forcefully
if repair is attempted by the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has eight reports of damaged forks
outside the U.S., including a report of an injury from a fall.

Description: The recalled bicycle forks were sold for installation on
mountain bikes. The recall involves certain 2008 model year 888RC3 and
888RC3WC suspensions with date codes beginning with T07D07, T07D08 and
T07D09. The forks are white or black with red and black artwork on the
legs.

Sold at: Various bicycle parts distributors and retailers nationwide
from July 2007 through September 2007 for between $1,000 and $1,700.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycle forks
immediately, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free
repair. Consumers should not attempt to repair the forks.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Marzocchi at
(800) 227-5579 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday,
e-mail the firm at Techinfo@..., or visit the firm's Web
site at www.marzocchi..com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09125.html