Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announces Recall of Defective Forks

Another recall involving defective bicycle forks has been announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The ProCycle Group, Inc. (a Canadian company) has recalled about 325 Rocky Mountain Bicycles because of reported problems with the front fork steering tube breaking. There are four reports of injuries stemming from incidents in which the Rocky Mountain Bicycle fork broke and the rider was injured.

Under Illinois law, if a bicyclist is injured because of a defective or unreasonably dangerous bike part that breaks during normal use, the manufacturer of that product may be liable for the damages incurred by the rider. Those damages can include medical bills, pain and suffering, disability, lost wages, and disfigurement depending on the nature and extent of the injury. If the accident occurs in Illinois or the manufacturer of the product does business in Illinois, then it is likely that Illinois law will apply.

Attorney Mike Keating has extensive experience working on product liability cases involving defective bicycle products. If you have any questions about a claim you may have stemming from a defective bicycle product, please contact Illinois Bicycle Attorney Mike Keating at 312-208-7702 or MKeating@KeatingLegal.com . All initial consultations are confidential and free.

Marzocchi Recalls Mountain Bike Forks

High-End Italian manufacturer Marzocchi is recalling several models of mountain bike forks that could compress on a hard landing and lead to injury. There have been eight incidents (outside of the US) where this has occurred. As a result, Marzocchi has chosen to recall all of the forks.

As mentioned repeatedly on this blog, bicycle manufacturers (and bike shops) have a responsiblility to only sell bikes and bike parts that are safe. Bike parts that fail when used in a normal way and lead to an injury may be the basis for a product liability case.

If you have been injured while bicycling and wish to discuss your case, please contact Mike Keating at MKeating@KeatingLegal.com or 312-208-7702.