‘The rider may lose control of the bike, leading to injuries’ – bike recall over failing forks expanded

Swiss bike manufacturer Stromer has expanded the its recall of its electric commuter bikes due to a risk of failing suspension forks.

First announced last year, the e-bike company recalled 6,500 of its ST3, ST5 and ST7 models, fitted with WREN forks, because the suspension fork steerer tube “can fatigue prematurely and crack, break or separate during use and, as a result, the rider may lose control of his bike, posing fall and injury hazard”.

At the time, the brand said it had received 15 reports of failing forks, of which eight led to injuries.

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In light of the reports, Stromer told its customers: “For safety re