KONA RECALLS 2014 WO FAT BIKE MODEL DUE TO FALL HAZARD; BICYCLE FORKS CAN BREAK
• Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
• Name of product: Kona Wo, Fat Bike or bike frame with Kona Project Two Fat Disc Fork
• Hazard: The bicycle forks can crack or break at the fork crown/steer column interface, causing a fall hazard to consumers
• Remedy: Replace forks
• Consumer Contact:
Kona at (800) 566-2872 from 8:30 am – 5pm PT Monday through Friday
or online at www.konaworld.com/wo_recall/
or email at wo-recall@konaworld.com for more information
• Recall Details: About 531 units
• Description: The recall involves all 2014 Kona Wo bicycles and frames equipped with a Kona Fat Project Two Disc Fork. The bicycles come in charcoal black with silver decals.
• Incidents: One US report of a steer tube breakage, no injury reported
• Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles and contact their local Kona authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.
• Sold at: Authorized Kona bicycle dealers nationwide from September 2013 to July 2014 for about $1,700.
• Importer: Kona Bicycle Company of Ferndale, Washington
• Manufactured in: Taiwan
