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Bianchi issues product recall due to fork defect on some 2017 models

If you own a 2017 Infinito CV or Intensa bike, you should get in touch with the dealer
by Simon_MacMichael
Tue, Aug 01, 2017 11:15
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Bianchi has issued an urgent product recall due to a defect in the forks in some of its 2017 bikes including the Infinito CV and Intenso models. The recall only relates to bikes with calliper brakes, and disc brake models are unaffected.

In a post published on Facebook yesterday, the Italy-based brand said:

Bianchi’s internal test laboratory has recently detected a possible defect in the forks of a limited quantity of 2017 model year: Infinito CV, Infinito CV Dama Bianca, Intenso and Intenso Dama Bianca (non disc version) bikes and framesets. The failure could result in serious injury.

For this reason, we are recalling and replacing forks from model year 2017.It’s advised that you immediately stop using the bike and contact your Bianchi Dealer to arrange for a replacement.

Forks affected can be identified from the photos below. If you have a model that is not the same as appears in the photos below [see them at this link], then you can continue to use the bicycle without any problem. This affects only 2017 season calliper brake models.

Wholesalers, distributors and dealers have been asked to stop selling all bicycles that are affected and contact their customers of sold bicycles to inform them and schedule to replace their forks with new forks we will provide as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of these popular models, the end of August is the earliest we can hope to have all replacements. We realise this a lot to ask and hope that you can bear with us while we resolve the problem.

Safety and reliability are equal to the performance we design into every Bianchi bicycle and we apologize for your inconvenience. We are conducting continuous testing to ensure your safety and the intended performance of our products.

The product recall coincides with Merida issuing one for the forks of certain of its 2017 Scultura models.

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Simon MacMichael

Simon joined road.cc as news editor in 2009 and is now the site’s community editor, acting as a link between the team producing the content and our readers. A law and languages graduate, published translator and former retail analyst, he has reported on issues as diverse as cycling-related court cases, anti-doping investigations, the latest developments in the bike industry and the sport’s biggest races. Now back in London full-time after 15 years living in Oxford and Cambridge, he loves cycling along the Thames but misses having his former riding buddy, Elodie the miniature schnauzer, in the basket in front of him.

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Neezurt | 7 years ago
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Annoying - I just had a 2017 frameset issued under warranty (UK)... and now I can't use it and have to wait until circa October before I get a roadworthy bike. But it's good that (a) Bianchi have such a good warranty backing and (b) are prepared to issue recalls whenever they feel their manufacturing quality is questionable. All brands will, at some stage or another, have issues - so I take heart from the fact that Bianchi are prepared to be as open as this, and proactive enough to do something about it.

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peted76 | 7 years ago
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Merida are I believe the second largest bike manufactuer in the world behind giant. They are huge in most parts of the world apart from the UK it seems. 

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Nick T | 7 years ago
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I love the idea that Bianchi have an "internal test laboratory" that just keeps testing their old frames for safety, rather than the much more likely scenario of several people sending their broken forks back

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seve88 | 7 years ago
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Speaking to my shop and it is certain frame numbers that are affected, not every bike in the colour schemes shown above so not as many bikes will be affected as appears.

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markfireblade | 7 years ago
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I don't know why they'd offer compensation unless your income depended on your bike, except as a goodwill gesture... it's a hobby after all.

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DrG82 replied to markfireblade | 7 years ago
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markfireblade wrote:

I don't know why they'd offer compensation unless your income depended on your bike, except as a goodwill gesture... it's a hobby after all.

So you see no issue with them selling you a product that you can't usefor a few months?

It doesn't really matter what you use the bike for.

 

Regarding the Merida/Bianchi link. I'm not surprised as Merida are one of a few companies that actually make their own frames.

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philhubbard | 7 years ago
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Speak to Bianchi, Specialized and Trek normally offered you a discount off of some of their OEM equipment or clothing

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700c | 7 years ago
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So Bianchi bikes built by Merida then?! Lol that's a lot of extra money for blue paint and a badge

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seve88 | 7 years ago
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Has anyone ever tried to claim sone form of compensation in cases like this?

I have one of these and love the bike but am annoyed that it now looks like I may not ride it again for sone time if the end of August is the earliest they can get a replacement.

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joules1975 | 7 years ago
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Funny you should mention Merida, as I heard some while back that Merida (via it's partners) built a lot of the Bianchi bikes (or was it Orbea, can't remember now). Is it possible these Bianchi forks came out of the same factory as the recalled Merida ones?

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