Float X2 mountain bike rear shock absorbers
Published 27 February 2017
Product
All model year 2016 and some 2017 Float X2 bicycle rear shock absorbers. Sold individually and also installed on YT, Giant, Pivot, Intense, Ibis, Scott, Trek, GT, Knolly, Norco, Rocky Mountain, Diamondback, Morpheus, Foes Racing, Orbea, and Canyon full-suspension mountain bikes and frames. The solid black or black and gold Float X2 shocks have an air sleeve construction. Float X2 is printed on the external reservoir connected to the blue compression and red rebound adjusters that have X2 and RVS laser etched on them. Recalled shocks do not have a “250 psi max” label directly under the air fill boss on the outer sleeve of the shock. A full listing of all recalled shocks and bike models can be found at http://ridefox.com/recall#brandsmodels Identifying features description Serial numbers can be checked at http://www.ridefox.com/2016/content.php?c=floatx2recall
Why it was recalled
The bicycle's rear shock absorber outer sleeve may rupture.
Hazard
If the outer sleeve of the shock absorber ruptures during use, it may come into contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall hazard.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.